Family-life report

Is N13 Palmers Green good for families?

N13 scores 64/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 80). Around 34.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in N13?

High · 28–34%34.1% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

39 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

85/100

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

Families in N13 — FAQ

Is N13 good for families with kids?
N13 scores 64/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 80). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 34.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near N13?
Enfield mixes community secondaries with faith and partially selective schools, so published distances apply to the community criterion only.
How long is the commute from N13 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N13 is 39 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 N13?
Band D council tax in N13 is £2,254 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 N13?
4 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 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 N13 compare to other London areas for families?
N13 ranks 80 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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

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