Amhurst Park
N16 5LR, Hackney
N16 5LR has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Allens Garden.
3 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences36% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour31%
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- public order10%
- shoplifting10% vs 9.9% London
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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 5LR safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1039 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 5LR 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 5LR?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 28% of everything reported near N16 5LR in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 5LR?
A.254 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 5LR in 2026-06, about 24% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 5LR?
A.23 burglary incidents were reported near N16 5LR in 2026-06, about 2% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #9 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near N16 5LR?
A.48 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 5LR 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 5LR?
A.36 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 5LR 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 5LR?
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 5LR. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 5LR?
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 5LR?
A.Stamford Hill Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 3 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. South Tottenham Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 5LR?
A.Stamford Hill, 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 5LR?
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 5LR?
A.There's 14 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 5LR?
A.1 pub and 1 bar tagged within a mile of N16 5LR on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 5LR?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 5LR. 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 5LR?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N16 5LR on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 5LR?
A.7 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 5LR on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 5LR?
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 5LR?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 5LR: Port Off Licence, The Wine Cellar, Lubavitch Girl's Primary School. 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 5LR in?
A.N16 5LR falls within the E05009383 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 5LR like?
A.N16 5LR has a buzzing spread of parks, including Paignton Park and Allens Garden. 3 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 5LR.