Family-life report

Is N17 Bruce Castle good for families?

N17 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 53). Around 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

5

GP surgeries

7

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in N17?

High · 28–34%29.6% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

32 min

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

Council tax

£2,258

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

73/100

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

Families in N17 — FAQ

Is N17 good for families with kids?
N17 scores 75/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 53). Within 1km you'll find 5 parks, 7 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 29.6% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near N17?
Haringey's east–west divide is visible in the data, with tighter cut-offs around Crouch End and Muswell Hill.
How long is the commute from N17 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N17 is 32 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 N17?
Band D council tax in N17 is £2,258 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 N17?
5 parks, 7 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 N17 compare to other London areas for families?
N17 ranks 53 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 N17 family report

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

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