Family-life report

Is N13 Palmers Green good for families?

N13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 65). Around 34.1% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N13

Highest-rated primaries and secondaries within a mile, sorted by latest Ofsted then walking distance. Schools score: 0/100.

Primary

  • Tottenhall Infant School

    N13 6HX · 204 pupils

    773m

    Ofsted: Strong standard

  • Wilbury Primary School

    N18 1DE · 708 pupils

    1461m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Hazelwood Junior School

    N13 5HE · 380 pupils

    180m

    Ofsted: Not judged

Secondary

  • St Thomas More Catholic School

    N22 5HN · 1296 pupils

    1507m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Lift Aylward

    N18 1NB · 1324 pupils

    1552m

    Ofsted: Expected standard

  • St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls

    N13 5TY · 960 pupils

    279m

See the full schools list for N13 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

39 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N13 — FAQ

Is N13 good for families with kids?
N13 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 65). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 34.1% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the best schools near N13?
17 schools sit within a mile of N13. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Tottenhall Infant School (773m). Top secondary: St Thomas More Catholic School (1507m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
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?
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 N13 compare to other London areas for families?
N13 ranks 65 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 N13 family report

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

View N13 family report