Is NW9 Kingsbury good for families?

Who lives in NW9?

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

Families in NW9 — FAQ

Is NW9 good for families with kids?

NW9 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 89). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 34% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

What are the best schools near NW9?

18 schools sit within a mile of NW9. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (649m). Top secondary: Kingsbury High School (1404m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from NW9 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from NW9 is 47 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 NW9?

Band D council tax in NW9 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 NW9?

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 NW9 compare to other London areas for families?

NW9 ranks 89 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.