Wimbourne Street
N1 7HB, Hackney
N1 7HB has a buzzing spread of parks, including Community Garden and Shoreditch Park.
10 min walk to old street underground station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences27% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour24%
- shoplifting19% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person16% vs 10.2% London
- other theft14%
- 2026-01-16£570,000
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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 7HB safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2143 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N1 7HB 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 7HB?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 20% of everything reported near N1 7HB in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N1 7HB?
A.365 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N1 7HB in 2026-06, about 17% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N1 7HB?
A.121 burglary incidents were reported near N1 7HB 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 7HB?
A.73 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N1 7HB in 2026-06, about 3% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #11 of 14 categories).
Q.Are drug offences common near N1 7HB?
A.95 drug offences incidents were reported near N1 7HB in 2026-06, about 4% 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 7HB?
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 7HB. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N1 7HB?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009378 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N1 7HB?
A.Old Street Underground Station (tube), about 10 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hoxton Rail Station is the next closest, at 12 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N1 7HB?
A.New North 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 7HB?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Community Garden, Shoreditch Park, Shepherdess Walk Park. 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 7HB?
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 7HB?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N1 7HB?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N1 7HB: Wedding Cakes London, The Beehive. 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 7HB in?
A.N1 7HB falls within the E05009378 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N1 7HB like?
A.N1 7HB has a buzzing spread of parks, including Community Garden and Shoreditch Park. 10 min walk to old street underground station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N1 7HB.