Relocation report

Moving to N8 Hornsey

N8 scores 79/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 13).

Schools

100/100

Safety

52/100

Green

100/100

Family life

68/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from N8

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo48 min
  • King's Cross30 min
  • Liverpool Street41 min
  • Canary Wharf56 min
  • Paddington49 min
  • Victoria40 min
Council tax

Council Tax in N8 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where N8 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Haringey£2,258

Moving to N8 — FAQ

What's it like to live in N8?
N8 (Hornsey, Haringey) scores 79/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 13). Schools 100/100, safety 52/100, green space 100/100, family life 68/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from N8?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 30 minutes to King's Cross (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in N8?
Annual Band D council tax in N8 is £2,258 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is N8 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (52/100) and family infrastructure (68/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full N8 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View N8 family report