Church Walk
N16 8QL, Hackney
N16 8QL has a buzzing spread of parks, including Newington Green and Albion Parade.
9 min walk to canonbury rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences35% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- theft from the person15% vs 10.2% London
- other theft14%
- shoplifting10% vs 9.9% London
- 2026-01-30£495,000
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 8QL safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1397 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 8QL 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 8QL?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 24% of everything reported near N16 8QL in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 8QL?
A.260 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 8QL 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 N16 8QL?
A.69 burglary incidents were reported near N16 8QL in 2026-06, about 5% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #8 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near N16 8QL?
A.70 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 8QL 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 8QL?
A.58 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 8QL in 2026-06, about 4% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #10 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near N16 8QL?
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 8QL. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 8QL?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009369 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 8QL?
A.Canonbury Rail Station (overground), about 9 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Kingsland Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 8QL?
A.Green Lanes, 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 8QL?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Newington Green, Albion Parade, St Paul's Shrubbery. 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 8QL?
A.There's 23 parks tagged within reach, plus 30 named venues total, worth a wander if you want green space with your coffee.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 8QL?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 8QL. 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 8QL?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of N16 8QL on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 8QL?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.4/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 8QL?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 8QL: Beyti Restaurant, Happy Valley. 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 8QL in?
A.N16 8QL falls within the E05009369 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 8QL like?
A.N16 8QL has a buzzing spread of parks, including Newington Green and Albion Parade. 9 min walk to canonbury rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 8QL.