Family-life report

Is N8 Hornsey good for families?

N8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 79). Around 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

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.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N8

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

Primary

  • St Mary's CofE Primary School

    N8 7BU · 306 pupils

    410m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Weston Park Primary School

    N8 9WP · 232 pupils

    526m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Ashmount Primary School

    N8 9EG · 390 pupils

    967m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • Greig City Academy

    N8 7NU · 1137 pupils

    518m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Highgate Wood Secondary School

    N8 8RN · 1524 pupils

    952m

    Ofsted: Expected standard

  • Hornsey School for Girls

    N8 9JF · 560 pupils

    322m

See the full schools list for N8 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

30 min

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

Council tax

£2,258

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N8 — FAQ

Is N8 good for families with kids?
N8 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 79). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near N8?
23 schools sit within a mile of N8. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: St Mary's CofE Primary School (410m). Top secondary: Greig City Academy (518m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N8 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N8 is 30 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 N8?
Band D council tax in N8 is £2,258 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 N8?
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 N8 compare to other London areas for families?
N8 ranks 79 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 N8 family report

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

View N8 family report