Family-life report

Is N3 Finchley Church End good for families?

N3 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 76). Around 19.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N3?

Low · 16–21%19.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N3

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

Primary

  • St Mary's CofE Primary School

    N3 1BT · 431 pupils

    551m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Manorside Primary School

    N3 2AB · 237 pupils

    937m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Chalgrove Primary School

    N3 3PL · 217 pupils

    1197m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

Secondary

  • Bishop Douglass School Finchley

    N2 0SQ · 968 pupils

    1300m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Hasmonean High School for Boys

    NW4 1NA · 788 pupils

    1474m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Christ's College Finchley

    N2 0SE · 1000 pupils

    1145m

See the full schools list for N3 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

35 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 N3 — FAQ

Is N3 good for families with kids?
N3 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 76). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 19.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near N3?
19 schools sit within a mile of N3. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Mary's CofE Primary School (551m). Top secondary: Bishop Douglass School Finchley (1300m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N3 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N3 is 35 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 N3?
Band D council tax in N3 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 N3?
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 N3 compare to other London areas for families?
N3 ranks 76 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 N3 family report

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

View N3 family report