Northfield Road
N16 5RU, Hackney
N16 5RU has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Allens Garden.
2 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences35% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour30%
- theft from the person13% vs 10.2% London
- shoplifting12% vs 9.9% London
- public order10%
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 5RU safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1088 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 5RU 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 N16 5RU?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near N16 5RU in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 5RU?
A.250 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 5RU in 2026-06, about 23% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 5RU?
A.26 burglary incidents were reported near N16 5RU in 2026-06, about 2% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #10 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near N16 5RU?
A.48 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 5RU in 2026-06, about 4% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #7 of 14 categories).
Q.Are drug offences common near N16 5RU?
A.37 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 5RU in 2026-06, about 3% 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 N16 5RU?
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 N16 5RU. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 5RU?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009383 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 5RU?
A.Stamford Hill Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 2 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. South Tottenham Rail Station is the next closest, at 11 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 5RU?
A.Amhurst Park / Stamford Lodge, 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 N16 5RU?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Paignton Park, Allens Garden, Manchester Gardens. 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 N16 5RU?
A.There's 15 parks tagged within reach, plus 30 named venues total, worth a wander if you want green space with your coffee.
Q.What's the nightlife like near N16 5RU?
A.1 pub and 1 bar tagged within a mile of N16 5RU on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 5RU?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 5RU. We list them by name in the venues panel above. We don't rate the coffee itself, that's on you.
Q.How many restaurants are near N16 5RU?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N16 5RU on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 5RU?
A.7 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 5RU on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 5RU?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 5 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 5RU?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 5RU: Lubavitch Girl's Primary School, Port Off Licence, The Wine Cellar. 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 N16 5RU in?
A.N16 5RU falls within the E05009383 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 5RU like?
A.N16 5RU has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Allens Garden. 2 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
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Streets Nearby
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