Is N21 Winchmore Hill good for families?

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.

Families in N21 — FAQ

Is N21 good for families with kids?

N21 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 74). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 32% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

What are the best schools near N21?

10 schools sit within a mile of N21. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Paul's CofE Primary School (323m). Top secondary: Winchmore School (1084m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

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?

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 N21 compare to other London areas for families?

N21 ranks 74 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.