Is NW1 Regent's Park good for families?

Who lives in NW1?

Average · 22–27%22.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in NW1 — FAQ

Is NW1 good for families with kids?

NW1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 81). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 22.4% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

What are the best schools near NW1?

25 schools sit within a mile of NW1. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Richard Cobden Primary School (585m). Top secondary: Regent High School (756m). The schools score of 100/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from NW1 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from NW1 is 22 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 NW1?

Band D council tax in NW1 is £994 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 NW1?

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 NW1 compare to other London areas for families?

NW1 ranks 81 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.