Family-life report

Is N12 West Finchley good for families?

N12 scores 65/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 77). Around 33% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

3

GP surgeries

5

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

5

Family density

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.

Commute

46 min

Fastest door-to-door to King's Cross (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,157

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

90/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in N12 — FAQ

Is N12 good for families with kids?
N12 scores 65/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 77). Within 1km you'll find 3 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 33% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near N12?
Barnet is one of London's largest school systems, and distance cut-offs vary sharply between the west of the borough and the busier east.
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?
3 parks, 5 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does N12 compare to other London areas for families?
N12 ranks 77 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full N12 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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