Riversdale Road
N5 2LA, Hackney
N5 2LA has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clissold Park and Church Street Gardens.
13 min walk to arsenal underground station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences34% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour30%
- theft from the person16% vs 10.2% London
- other theft11%
- shoplifting9% 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 N5 2LA safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1461 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N5 2LA 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 N5 2LA?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 25% of everything reported near N5 2LA in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N5 2LA?
A.319 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N5 2LA 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 N5 2LA?
A.51 burglary incidents were reported near N5 2LA in 2026-06, about 3% 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 N5 2LA?
A.44 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N5 2LA in 2026-06, about 3% 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 N5 2LA?
A.75 drug offences incidents were reported near N5 2LA 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 N5 2LA?
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 N5 2LA. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N5 2LA?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009367 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N5 2LA?
A.Arsenal Underground Station (tube), about 13 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Finsbury Park Underground Station is the next closest, at 13 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N5 2LA?
A.Kings Crescent Estate, 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 N5 2LA?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Clissold Park, Church Street Gardens, Albion Parade. 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 N5 2LA?
A.There's 15 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 N5 2LA?
A.3 cafés tagged within a mile of N5 2LA. 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 N5 2LA?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N5 2LA on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N5 2LA?
A.4 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N5 2LA on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N5 2LA?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 1 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N5 2LA?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N5 2LA: Beyti Restaurant. 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 N5 2LA in?
A.N5 2LA falls within the E05009367 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N5 2LA like?
A.N5 2LA has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clissold Park and Church Street Gardens. 13 min walk to arsenal underground station.
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Streets Nearby
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