Family-life report

Is N21 Winchmore Hill good for families?

N21 scores 26/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 165). Around 32% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

1

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

3

Family density

Who lives in N21?

High · 28–34%32% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

41 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 N21 — FAQ

Is N21 good for families with kids?
N21 scores 26/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 165). Within 1km you'll find 1 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 supermarkets. 32% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near N21?
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 N21 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N21 is 41 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 N21?
Band D council tax in N21 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 N21?
1 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 3 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 N21 compare to other London areas for families?
N21 ranks 165 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 N21 family report

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

View N21 family report