Is N5 Highbury good for families?

Who lives in N5?

Low · 16–21%18.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in N5 — FAQ

Is N5 good for families with kids?

N5 scores 80/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 6). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 9 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 18.4% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

How many parks are in N5?

9 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of N5, drawn from OpenStreetMap. The schools score (100/100) and green score (100/100) round out the picture for families.

Are there enough GP surgeries and amenities in N5?

4 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets are within walking distance. We weight these the same as schools and safety in the overall Family Score because they're the everyday infrastructure that decides whether life with young children actually works.

How does N5 compare to other London areas for families?

N5 ranks 6 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.