Family-life report

Is N18 Upper Edmonton good for families?

N18 scores 74/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 58). Around 48.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

8

GP surgeries

3

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in N18?

Very high · Over 35%48.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

38 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 N18 — FAQ

Is N18 good for families with kids?
N18 scores 74/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 58). Within 1km you'll find 8 parks, 3 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 48.5% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the school catchments near N18?
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 N18 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N18 is 38 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 N18?
Band D council tax in N18 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 N18?
8 parks, 3 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 N18 compare to other London areas for families?
N18 ranks 58 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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Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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