Family-life report

Is N9 Lower Edmonton good for families?

N9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 80). Around 39.3% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in N9?

Very high · Over 35%39.3% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near N9

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

Primary

  • Eldon Primary School

    N9 8LG · 706 pupils

    594m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Churchfield Primary School

    N9 9PL · 439 pupils

    602m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Houndsfield Primary School

    N9 7RE · 496 pupils

    765m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • AIM Academy North London

    N9 8DQ · 630 pupils

    989m

    Ofsted: Good

  • The Latymer School

    N9 9TN · 1355 pupils

    1124m

    Ofsted: Good

See the full schools list for N9 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

41 min

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

Council tax

£2,254

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in N9 — FAQ

Is N9 good for families with kids?
N9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 80). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 39.3% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
What are the best schools near N9?
17 schools sit within a mile of N9. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Eldon Primary School (594m). Top secondary: AIM Academy North London (989m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from N9 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from N9 is 41 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 N9?
Band D council tax in N9 is £2,254 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 N9?
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 N9 compare to other London areas for families?
N9 ranks 80 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 N9 family report

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

View N9 family report