Living in Akabane 1-chōme, Kita-ku: rent, safety & local area
Akabane 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Kita-ku, Japan, with 233 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 赤羽 (4 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥11〜17万. 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 3,396 residents; 8.5% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Akabane 1-chōme
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Safety in Akabane 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Akabane 1-chōme totals 3 a 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
Akabane 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, a lively food scene, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Akabane 1-chōme has 8 nurseries/kindergartens, 10 schools, 3 cram schools nearby.
Disaster risk (hazard map)
Terrain of Akabane 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Akabane 1-chōme has little relief, so walking or cycling from the station is easy.
Noise sources nearby
Near Akabane 1-chōme: an elevated railway about 113 m away. Worth checking noise on a viewing.
Other areas in Kita-ku
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