Is NW2 Cricklewood & Mapesbury good for families?

Who lives in NW2?

High · 28–34%28.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in NW2 — FAQ

Is NW2 good for families with kids?

NW2 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 84). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 28.5% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

What are the best schools near NW2?

19 schools sit within a mile of NW2. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Mora Primary School (275m). Top secondary: Hampstead School (975m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from NW2 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from NW2 is 39 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 NW2?

Band D council tax in NW2 is £2,232 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 NW2?

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 NW2 compare to other London areas for families?

NW2 ranks 84 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.