Amhurst Park
N16 5AJ, Hackney
N16 5AJ has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Manchester Gardens.
2 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- anti social behaviour34%
- violence and sexual offences34% vs 26.3% London
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- shoplifting11% vs 9.9% London
- other theft9%
- 2026-05-18£250,000
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 5AJ safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1178 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 5AJ 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 N16 5AJ?
A."anti social behaviour": it made up 26% of everything reported near N16 5AJ in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 5AJ?
A.311 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 5AJ in 2026-06, about 26% of all reported crime, making it the single most-reported category here.
Q.Is burglary common near N16 5AJ?
A.22 burglary incidents were reported near N16 5AJ 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 5AJ?
A.55 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 5AJ in 2026-06, about 5% 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 5AJ?
A.36 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 5AJ 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 5AJ?
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 5AJ. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 5AJ?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009387 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 5AJ?
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 9 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 5AJ?
A.Stamford Hill Station, 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 N16 5AJ?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Paignton Park, Manchester Gardens, Allens Garden. 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 5AJ?
A.There's 13 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 5AJ?
A.1 pub and 1 bar tagged within a mile of N16 5AJ on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 5AJ?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 5AJ. 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 5AJ?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of N16 5AJ on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 5AJ?
A.5 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 5AJ on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 5AJ?
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 5AJ?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 5AJ: Port Off Licence, Favorite Chicken & Ribs, Dixy Fried Chicken. 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 5AJ in?
A.N16 5AJ falls within the E05009387 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 5AJ like?
A.N16 5AJ has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Manchester Gardens. 2 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 5AJ.