Knebworth Road
N16 8SW, Hackney
N16 8SW has a buzzing spread of parks, including Albion Parade and West Hackney Recreational.
10 min walk to rectory road rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour28%
- theft from the person13% vs 10.2% London
- other theft12%
- public order10%
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Borough Background
Council Tax By Band (2026/27)
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 8SW safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1251 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 8SW 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 8SW?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 27% of everything reported near N16 8SW in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 8SW?
A.257 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 8SW in 2026-06, about 21% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 8SW?
A.58 burglary incidents were reported near N16 8SW 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 8SW?
A.61 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 8SW 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 8SW?
A.48 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 8SW in 2026-06, about 4% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #9 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near N16 8SW?
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 8SW. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 8SW?
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 8SW?
A.Rectory Road Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 10 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Kingsland Rail Station is the next closest, at 13 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 8SW?
A.Barbauld Road, about 4 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 8SW?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Albion Parade, West Hackney Recreational, Kynaston 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 8SW?
A.There's 16 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 8SW?
A.1 pub and 1 bar tagged within a mile of N16 8SW on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 8SW?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 8SW. 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 8SW?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N16 8SW on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 8SW?
A.4 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 8SW on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 8SW?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 3 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 8SW?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 8SW: Happy Valley, The Best Turkish Kebab, London Music 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 8SW in?
A.N16 8SW falls within the E05009369 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 8SW like?
A.N16 8SW has a buzzing spread of parks, including Albion Parade and West Hackney Recreational. 10 min walk to rectory road rail station.
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Streets Nearby
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