Family-life report

Is NW3 Belsize good for families?

NW3 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 18). Around 34.5% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

8

GP surgeries

1

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

5

Family density

Who lives in NW3?

High · 28–34%34.5% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

How NW3 compares nearby

Stronger for families
Lower family score

Families in NW3 — FAQ

Is NW3 good for families with kids?
NW3 scores 61/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 18). Within 1km of the representative postcode you'll find 8 parks, 1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 34.5% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).
How many parks are in NW3?
8 parks or open green spaces sit within 1km of NW3, 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 NW3?
1 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 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 NW3 compare to other London areas for families?
NW3 ranks 18 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 NW3 family report

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

View NW3 family report