Brunswick Place
N1 6EB, Hackney
N1 6EB has a buzzing spread of parks, including Charles Square and Aske Gardens.
3 min walk to old street underground station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- anti social behaviour26%
- violence and sexual offences25% vs 26.3% London
- shoplifting19% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person16% vs 10.2% London
- other theft15%
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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 6EB safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2091 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N1 6EB 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 N1 6EB?
A."anti social behaviour": it made up 19% of everything reported near N1 6EB in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N1 6EB?
A.393 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N1 6EB in 2026-06, about 19% of all reported crime, making it the single most-reported category here.
Q.Is burglary common near N1 6EB?
A.121 burglary incidents were reported near N1 6EB 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 6EB?
A.66 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N1 6EB 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 6EB?
A.91 drug offences incidents were reported near N1 6EB 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 6EB?
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 6EB. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N1 6EB?
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 6EB?
A.Old Street Underground Station (tube), about 3 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hoxton Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N1 6EB?
A.Old Street Station, 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 N1 6EB?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Charles Square, Aske Gardens, Hoxton Square. 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 6EB?
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 6EB?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.6/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N1 6EB?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N1 6EB: 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 N1 6EB in?
A.N1 6EB falls within the E05009378 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N1 6EB like?
A.N1 6EB has a buzzing spread of parks, including Charles Square and Aske Gardens. 3 min walk to old street underground station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N1 6EB.