Family-life report

Is N14 Southgate good for families?

N14 scores 30/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 161). Around 37% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

2

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

4

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.

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 N14 — FAQ

Is N14 good for families with kids?
N14 scores 30/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 161). Within 1km you'll find 2 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 supermarkets. 37% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near N14?
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 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?
2 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 4 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 N14 compare to other London areas for families?
N14 ranks 161 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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