Amhurst Road
E8 2AG, Hackney
E8 2AG has a buzzing spread of parks, including Hackney Downs and Hackney Downs.
2 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting13% vs 9.9% London
- other theft11%
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% 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 E8 2AG safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1621 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 2AG 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 E8 2AG?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near E8 2AG in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 2AG?
A.316 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 2AG in 2026-06, about 19% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near E8 2AG?
A.75 burglary incidents were reported near E8 2AG in 2026-06, about 5% 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 E8 2AG?
A.79 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 2AG 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 E8 2AG?
A.48 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 2AG in 2026-06, about 3% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #10 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near E8 2AG?
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 E8 2AG. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 2AG?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009372 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E8 2AG?
A.Hackney Downs Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 2 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Central Rail Station is the next closest, at 7 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 2AG?
A.Sandringham Road, 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 E8 2AG?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Hackney Downs, Hackney Downs, Shacklewell Green. 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 E8 2AG?
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.What's the nightlife like near E8 2AG?
A.0 pubs and 2 bars tagged within a mile of E8 2AG on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E8 2AG?
A.5 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 2AG. 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 E8 2AG?
A.3 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 2AG on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 2AG?
A.2 convenience shops tagged within a mile of E8 2AG on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 2AG?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.4/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E8 2AG?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E8 2AG: Espresso bar, Unity Support Network. 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 E8 2AG in?
A.E8 2AG falls within the E05009372 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 2AG like?
A.E8 2AG has a buzzing spread of parks, including Hackney Downs and Hackney Downs. 2 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 2AG.