Curtain Road
EC2A 3QE, Hackney
EC2A 3QE has a buzzing spread of parks, including Hoxton Square and St Leonard's Churchyard.
6 min walk to old street underground station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences29% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting16% 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 EC2A 3QE safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 2102 crimes within a 1-mile radius of EC2A 3QE 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 EC2A 3QE?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 21% of everything reported near EC2A 3QE in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near EC2A 3QE?
A.408 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near EC2A 3QE 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 EC2A 3QE?
A.122 burglary incidents were reported near EC2A 3QE 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 EC2A 3QE?
A.78 vehicle crime incidents were reported near EC2A 3QE in 2026-06, about 4% 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 EC2A 3QE?
A.96 drug offences incidents were reported near EC2A 3QE 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 EC2A 3QE?
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 EC2A 3QE. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near EC2A 3QE?
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 EC2A 3QE?
A.Old Street Underground Station (tube), about 6 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Shoreditch High Street Rail Station is the next closest, at 6 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near EC2A 3QE?
A.Curtain Road, 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 EC2A 3QE?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Hoxton Square, St Leonard's Churchyard, Charles 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 EC2A 3QE?
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 EC2A 3QE?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.7/5. 1 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near EC2A 3QE?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of EC2A 3QE: The LightHouse. 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 EC2A 3QE in?
A.EC2A 3QE falls within the E05009377 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is EC2A 3QE like?
A.EC2A 3QE has a buzzing spread of parks, including Hoxton Square and St Leonard's Churchyard. 6 min walk to old street underground station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of EC2A 3QE.