Is N16 Stoke Newington good for families?

Who lives in N16?

High · 28–34%33.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in N16 — FAQ

Is N16 good for families with kids?

N16 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 68). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 33.3% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near N16?

25 schools sit within a mile of N16. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: William Patten Primary School (128m). Top secondary: Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) (1088m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from N16 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from N16 is 34 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in N16?

Band D council tax in N16 is £2,054 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 N16?

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 N16 compare to other London areas for families?

N16 ranks 68 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.