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EC1V 9LN, Hackney
EC1V 9LN has a buzzing spread of parks, including Charles Square and Hoxton Square.
4 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 behaviour26%
- shoplifting18% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person15% vs 10.2% 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 EC1V 9LN safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2018 crimes within a 1-mile radius of EC1V 9LN 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 EC1V 9LN?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 20% of everything reported near EC1V 9LN in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near EC1V 9LN?
A.379 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near EC1V 9LN in 2026-06, about 19% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near EC1V 9LN?
A.119 burglary incidents were reported near EC1V 9LN 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 EC1V 9LN?
A.68 vehicle crime incidents were reported near EC1V 9LN in 2026-06, about 3% 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 EC1V 9LN?
A.93 drug offences incidents were reported near EC1V 9LN in 2026-06, about 5% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #7 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near EC1V 9LN?
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 EC1V 9LN. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near EC1V 9LN?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009377 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to EC1V 9LN?
A.Old Street Underground Station (tube), about 4 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Shoreditch High Street Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near EC1V 9LN?
A.Great Eastern Street, 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 EC1V 9LN?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Charles Square, Hoxton Square, Aske 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 EC1V 9LN?
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 EC1V 9LN?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near EC1V 9LN?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of EC1V 9LN: City Best Kebab, Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab. 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 EC1V 9LN in?
A.EC1V 9LN falls within the E05009377 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is EC1V 9LN like?
A.EC1V 9LN has a buzzing spread of parks, including Charles Square and Hoxton Square. 4 min walk to old street underground station.
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Streets Nearby
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