Back to school: a family flat near a cluster of north London's best comprehensives for sale

Do your homework and buy a place near good schools, such as this Muswell Hill flat in a leafy N10 road, a stroll from Coldfall Primary and Fortismere comprehensive schools and Alexandra Palace Park.

The 17ft reception/dining room lit by big bay windows is laid with solid oak floors through to two double bedrooms, a contemporary bathroom and a sleek kitchen with matt white units, solid wood worktops and white metro tiles.

There’s potential to create extra living space or a third bedroom in a decent-size loft.

Nearby Muswell Hill Broadway has some great delis, a family fishmongers and a choice of restaurants.

For sale for £630,000 with a share of the freehold through Hamptons International (020 8012 1180).