Living in Niikura 1-chōme, Wako-shi: rent, safety & local area
Niikura 1-chōme is a neighborhood in Wako-shi, Japan, with 68 everyday amenities within walking distance. Nearest station: 和光市 (7 min walk). Rent for singles/couples averages ¥9.5〜15万. 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 7,414 residents; 2.1% are non-Japanese.
Getting around Niikura 1-chōme
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Safety in Niikura 1-chōme (crime data)
Violent crime (robbery, arson, etc.) in Niikura 1-chōme 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
Niikura 1-chōme has plenty of everyday shopping, good access to clinics within walking distance.
For families, Niikura 1-chōme has 4 nurseries/kindergartens, 4 schools, 7 parks nearby.
Terrain of Niikura 1-chōme (slopes & elevation)
Niikura 1-chōme has gentle slopes (about 9 m of relief within the area). Walking times can feel a little longer than on flat ground.
Quiet
No major road or railway noise sources are found near Niikura 1-chōme — a calm residential setting.
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