Family-life report

Is N7 Holloway good for families?

N7 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 78). Around 18.7% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N7?

Low · 16–21%18.7% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N7

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

Primary

  • Grafton Primary School

    N7 6AR · 435 pupils

    711m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Hungerford School

    N7 9LF · 140 pupils

    744m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Brecknock Primary School

    NW1 9AL · 282 pupils

    901m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Lift Beacon High

    N7 0JG · 414 pupils

    758m

    Ofsted: Good

  • The Camden School for Girls

    NW5 2DB · 1108 pupils

    1372m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Highbury Fields School

    N5 1AR · 733 pupils

    1167m

See the full schools list for N7 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

16 min

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

Council tax

£2,008

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N7 — FAQ

Is N7 good for families with kids?
N7 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 78). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 18.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).
What are the best schools near N7?
25 schools sit within a mile of N7. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Grafton Primary School (711m). Top secondary: Lift Beacon High (758m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N7 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N7 is 16 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 N7?
Band D council tax in N7 is £2,008 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 N7?
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 N7 compare to other London areas for families?
N7 ranks 78 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 N7 family report

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

View N7 family report