Family-life report

Is N22 Woodside good for families?

N22 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 75). Around 22% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N22?

Average · 22–27%22% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N22

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

Primary

  • Lordship Lane Primary School

    N22 5PS · 469 pupils

    1060m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Bounds Green Infant School

    N11 2QG · 321 pupils

    1194m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Tottenhall Infant School

    N13 6HX · 204 pupils

    1276m

    Ofsted: Strong standard

Secondary

  • St Thomas More Catholic School

    N22 5HN · 1296 pupils

    548m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Mulberry Academy Woodside

    N22 5QJ · 1124 pupils

    771m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Greig City Academy

    N8 7NU · 1137 pupils

    1431m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for N22 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

28 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26 (lowest of 2 touching boroughs).

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N22 — FAQ

Is N22 good for families with kids?
N22 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 75). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 22% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near N22?
25 schools sit within a mile of N22. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Lordship Lane Primary School (1060m). Top secondary: St Thomas More Catholic School (548m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N22 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N22 is 28 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 N22?
Band D council tax in N22 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 N22?
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 N22 compare to other London areas for families?
N22 ranks 75 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 N22 family report

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

View N22 family report