Family-life report

Is N14 Southgate good for families?

N14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 66). Around 37% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N14?

Very high · Over 35%37% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N14

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

Primary

  • Osidge Primary School

    N14 5HD · 374 pupils

    208m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Monkfrith Primary School

    N14 5NG · 415 pupils

    1072m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Walker Primary School

    N14 7EG · 420 pupils

    1078m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Ashmole Academy

    N14 5RJ · 1767 pupils

    378m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for N14 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 N14 — FAQ

Is N14 good for families with kids?
N14 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 66). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 37% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the best schools near N14?
15 schools sit within a mile of N14. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Osidge Primary School (208m). Top secondary: Ashmole Academy (378m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N14 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N14 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 N14?
Band D council tax in N14 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 N14?
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 N14 compare to other London areas for families?
N14 ranks 66 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 N14 family report

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

View N14 family report