Family-life report

Is NW11 Golders Green good for families?

NW11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 83). Around 25.4% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in NW11?

Average · 22–27%25.4% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Schools

Top-rated schools near NW11

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

Primary

  • Menorah Primary School for Girls

    NW11 9SP · 207 pupils

    815m

    Ofsted: Outstanding

  • Brookland Junior School

    NW11 6EJ · 352 pupils

    1423m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Brookland Infant and Nursery School

    NW11 6EJ · 283 pupils

    1423m

    Ofsted: Good

Secondary

  • The Henrietta Barnett School

    NW11 7BN · 812 pupils

    615m

    Ofsted: Good

  • Christ's College Finchley

    N2 0SE · 1000 pupils

    1569m

See the full schools list for NW11 with every primary, secondary and Ofsted rating.

Commute

33 min

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

Council tax

£2,157

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

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

Families in NW11 — FAQ

Is NW11 good for families with kids?
NW11 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 83). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 25.4% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the best schools near NW11?
21 schools sit within a mile of NW11. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Menorah Primary School for Girls (815m). Top secondary: The Henrietta Barnett School (615m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from NW11 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from NW11 is 33 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 NW11?
Band D council tax in NW11 is £2,157 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 NW11?
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 NW11 compare to other London areas for families?
NW11 ranks 83 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 NW11 family report

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

View NW11 family report