Portland Avenue
N16 6EA, Hackney
N16 6EA has a buzzing spread of parks, including Allens Garden and Springfield Park.
7 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour29%
- public order12%
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- shoplifting10% vs 9.9% London
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 6EA safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 946 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 6EA 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 6EA?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 28% of everything reported near N16 6EA in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 6EA?
A.212 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 6EA in 2026-06, about 22% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 6EA?
A.23 burglary incidents were reported near N16 6EA in 2026-06, about 2% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #9 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near N16 6EA?
A.46 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 6EA 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 6EA?
A.32 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 6EA in 2026-06, about 3% 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 N16 6EA?
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 6EA. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 6EA?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009383 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 6EA?
A.Stamford Hill Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 7 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Stoke Newington Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 6EA?
A.Stamford Hill Library, 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 N16 6EA?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Allens Garden, Springfield Park, Springfield Park. 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 6EA?
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 6EA?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of N16 6EA on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 6EA?
A.1 café tagged within a mile of N16 6EA. 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 6EA?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N16 6EA on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 6EA?
A.5 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 6EA on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 6EA?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 5 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 6EA?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 6EA: Wiznitz Boys School, Lubavitch Girl's Primary School, The Wine Cellar. 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 6EA in?
A.N16 6EA falls within the E05009383 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 6EA like?
A.N16 6EA has a buzzing spread of parks, including Allens Garden and Springfield Park. 7 min walk to stamford hill rail station.
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Streets Nearby
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