Downham Road
N1 5BE, Hackney
N1 5BE has a buzzing spread of parks, including Ufton Gardens and Rosemary Gardens.
8 min walk to haggerston rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences31% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour25%
- theft from the person15% vs 10.2% London
- shoplifting15% vs 9.9% 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 5BE safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2077 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N1 5BE in 2026-06, most commonly "violence and sexual offences". 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 5BE?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 22% of everything reported near N1 5BE in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N1 5BE?
A.371 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N1 5BE in 2026-06, about 18% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N1 5BE?
A.111 burglary incidents were reported near N1 5BE in 2026-06, about 5% 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 5BE?
A.87 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N1 5BE in 2026-06, about 4% 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 5BE?
A.95 drug offences incidents were reported near N1 5BE 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 5BE?
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 5BE. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N1 5BE?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009371 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N1 5BE?
A.Haggerston Rail Station (overground), about 8 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Junction Rail Station is the next closest, at 12 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N1 5BE?
A.Downham Road, about 1 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 5BE?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Ufton Gardens, Rosemary Gardens, Wilton 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 5BE?
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 5BE?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 1 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N1 5BE?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N1 5BE: Common Ground. 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 5BE in?
A.N1 5BE falls within the E05009371 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N1 5BE like?
A.N1 5BE has a buzzing spread of parks, including Ufton Gardens and Rosemary Gardens. 8 min walk to haggerston rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N1 5BE.