Family-life report

Is NW1 Regent's Park good for families?

NW1 scores 100/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 1). Around 22.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

14

GP surgeries

4

Libraries

2

Supermarkets

7

Family density

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.

How NW1 compares nearby

Families in NW1 — FAQ

Is NW1 good for families with kids?
NW1 scores 100/100 for family infrastructure — one of the most family-friendly of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 1). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 14 parks, 4 GP surgeries, 2 libraries and 7 supermarkets. 22.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
How many parks are in NW1?
14 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of NW1, 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 NW1?
4 GP surgeries, 2 libraries and 7 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 NW1 compare to other London areas for families?
NW1 ranks 1 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 NW1 family report

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

View NW1 family report