Somerford Grove Estate
N16 7TL, Hackney
N16 7TL has a buzzing spread of parks, including Shacklewell Green and West Hackney Recreational.
7 min walk to rectory road rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences34% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour28%
- other theft13%
- shoplifting13% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- 2026-04-06£175,000
- 2026-01-26£382,500
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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- Che-Menrestaurant
- Corrochio's Cantina Restaurantbar
- Orenrestaurant
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 7TL safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1467 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 7TL 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 7TL?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 24% of everything reported near N16 7TL in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 7TL?
A.294 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 7TL in 2026-06, about 20% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 7TL?
A.65 burglary incidents were reported near N16 7TL in 2026-06, about 4% 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 7TL?
A.72 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 7TL 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 7TL?
A.53 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 7TL 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 7TL?
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 7TL. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 7TL?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009382 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 7TL?
A.Rectory Road Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 7 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Kingsland Rail Station is the next closest, at 9 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 7TL?
A.Princess May Road, 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 7TL?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Shacklewell Green, West Hackney Recreational, Hackney Downs. 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 7TL?
A.There's 19 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 7TL?
A.0 pubs and 2 bars tagged within a mile of N16 7TL on OpenStreetMap.
Q.How many restaurants are near N16 7TL?
A.5 restaurants tagged within a mile of N16 7TL on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 7TL?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of N16 7TL on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 7TL?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 4 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 7TL?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 7TL: VFD, Leads Eatery, ELS cafe bistro & bar. 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 7TL in?
A.N16 7TL falls within the E05009382 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 7TL like?
A.N16 7TL has a buzzing spread of parks, including Shacklewell Green and West Hackney Recreational. 7 min walk to rectory road rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 7TL.