League table

Best boroughs in North London for families

Leafy commuter villages, Victorian terraces and some of the city's best state schools — from Highgate down to Hackney. We rank 5 north London boroughs on schools, safety, commute and green space — all on the same yardstick. Top of the table: Haringey at 80/100.

73
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North London boroughs ranked

Ranked by overall family score. Tap a row for every postcode in the borough.

  1. 1

    Haringey4 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 68 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: N10 Fortis Green (87)

    80
  2. 2

    Camden3 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 26 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: NW3 Belsize (78)

    73
  3. 3

    Waltham Forest1 postcode

    Schools 100 · Safety 42 · Green 83 · Commute 70 · Top: E17 Hoe Street (73)

    73
  4. 4

    Islington2 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 8 · Green 100 · Commute 70 · Top: N5 Highbury (71)

    71
  5. 5

    Hackney3 postcodes

    Schools 100 · Safety 19 · Green 94 · Commute 70 · Top: E9 Hackney Wick (71)

    69