Bowling Green Walk
N1 6ET, Hackney
N1 6ET has a buzzing spread of parks, including Aske Gardens and Hoxton Square.
5 min walk to old street underground station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- anti social behaviour27%
- violence and sexual offences26% vs 26.3% London
- shoplifting19% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person15% vs 10.2% London
- other theft14%
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N1 6ET safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2037 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N1 6ET in 2026-06, most commonly "anti social behaviour". That's a comparison, not a verdict. Read it alongside the venues and hygiene data on this page.
Q.What's the most commonly reported crime near N1 6ET?
A."anti social behaviour": it made up 20% of everything reported near N1 6ET in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N1 6ET?
A.399 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N1 6ET in 2026-06, about 20% of all reported crime, making it the single most-reported category here.
Q.Is burglary common near N1 6ET?
A.118 burglary incidents were reported near N1 6ET in 2026-06, about 6% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #6 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near N1 6ET?
A.71 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N1 6ET in 2026-06, about 3% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #10 of 14 categories).
Q.Are drug offences common near N1 6ET?
A.94 drug offences incidents were reported near N1 6ET in 2026-06, about 5% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #8 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near N1 6ET?
A.The average monthly private rent across Hackney was £2,622 as of May 2026, per ONS Private Rent and House Prices. That's a borough-wide average across all property types, not specific to N1 6ET. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N1 6ET?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009377 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N1 6ET?
A.Old Street Underground Station (tube), about 5 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hoxton Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N1 6ET?
A.Great Eastern Street, about 2 minutes on foot, per TfL's stop data. 2 more within a short walk. Check TfL's Journey Planner for which routes actually stop there.
Venues & Food
Q.What venues are near N1 6ET?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Aske Gardens, Hoxton Square, Charles Square. We don't rank them by "best" (that's subjective), but that's the real, current lineup, not a sponsored listicle.
Q.Things to do near N1 6ET?
A.There's 30 parks tagged within reach, plus 30 named venues total, worth a wander if you want green space with your coffee.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N1 6ET?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.6/5. 1 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N1 6ET?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N1 6ET: City Best Kebab. Ratings can change after re-inspection, so check the FSA's own listing for the latest score before you order.
The Area
Q.Which borough and ward is N1 6ET in?
A.N1 6ET falls within the E05009377 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N1 6ET like?
A.N1 6ET has a buzzing spread of parks, including Aske Gardens and Hoxton Square. 5 min walk to old street underground station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N1 6ET.