Family-life report

Is N20 Whetstone good for families?

N20 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 73). Around 32.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N20?

High · 28–34%32.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N20

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

Primary

  • Alma Primary

    N20 0LP · 185 pupils

    211m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Queenswell Infant & Nursery School

    N20 0NQ · 183 pupils

    337m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

    N20 9JU · 408 pupils

    732m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Finchley Catholic High School

    N12 8TA · 1172 pupils

    913m

See the full schools list for N20 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

42 min

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

Council tax

£2,157

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N20 — FAQ

Is N20 good for families with kids?
N20 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 73). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 32.2% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near N20?
16 schools sit within a mile of N20. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Alma Primary (211m). Top secondary: Finchley Catholic High School (913m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N20 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N20 is 42 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 N20?
Band D council tax in N20 is £2,157 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 N20?
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 N20 compare to other London areas for families?
N20 ranks 73 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 N20 family report

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

View N20 family report