Family-life report

Is N8 Hornsey good for families?

N8 scores 68/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 14). Around 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

14

GP surgeries

2

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in N8?

High · 28–34%28.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in N8 — FAQ

Is N8 good for families with kids?
N8 scores 68/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 14). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 14 parks, 2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
How many parks are in N8?
14 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of N8, 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 N8?
2 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 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 N8 compare to other London areas for families?
N8 ranks 14 of 32 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full N8 family report

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

View N8 family report