Living in Higashinakacho, Saitama-shi Urawa-ku: rent, safety & local area
Higashinakacho is a neighborhood in Saitama-shi Urawa-ku, Japan, with 77 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 浦和 (4 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥9.4〜14万. sonar covers Japan's major metro areas — you can search a specific neighborhood to check whether it fits your own commute, budget and lifestyle, and also get area recommendations that match you.
Around 3,629 residents; 1.6% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Higashinakacho
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Safety in Higashinakacho (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Higashinakacho was 0 in the latest year; most reports are theft (bicycle theft, shoplifting and the like).
Annual counts per neighborhood from National Police Agency open data. Counts run higher where daytime foot traffic is heavy, so for a per-resident view see sonar's safety score (population-normalized).
Local amenities
Higashinakacho has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Higashinakacho has 8 nurseries/kindergartens, 3 schools nearby.
Terrain of Higashinakacho (slopes & elevation)
Higashinakacho has gentle slopes (about 4 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Noise sources nearby
Near Higashinakacho: a major arterial road. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Saitama-shi Urawa-ku
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