Is N12 West Finchley good for families?

Who lives in N12?

High · 28–34%33% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in N12 — FAQ

Is N12 good for families with kids?

N12 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 64). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 33% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near N12?

23 schools sit within a mile of N12. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Northside Primary School (170m). Top secondary: St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (228m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from N12 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from N12 is 46 minutes to King's Cross, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in N12?

Band D council tax in N12 is £2,157 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.

Are there enough parks and GPs in N12?

0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.

How does N12 compare to other London areas for families?

N12 ranks 64 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.