Clarence Road
E5 8JN, Hackney
E5 8JN has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clapton Square and The Walled Garden.
6 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
- public order11%
- other theft11%
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Borough Background
Council Tax By Band (2026/27)
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What’s Actually Nearby
Within a mile. Tap any name to find it on the map.
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- Uchirestaurant
- Domino'sfast food spot
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E5 8JN safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1563 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E5 8JN 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 E5 8JN?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 27% of everything reported near E5 8JN in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E5 8JN?
A.297 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E5 8JN 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 E5 8JN?
A.72 burglary incidents were reported near E5 8JN 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 E5 8JN?
A.84 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E5 8JN 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 E5 8JN?
A.53 drug offences incidents were reported near E5 8JN in 2026-06, about 3% 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 E5 8JN?
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 E5 8JN. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E5 8JN?
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 E5 8JN?
A.Hackney Downs Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 6 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Central Rail Station is the next closest, at 6 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E5 8JN?
A.Pembury Road / Downs Park 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 E5 8JN?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Clapton Square, The Walled Garden, 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 E5 8JN?
A.There's 13 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 E5 8JN?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E5 8JN on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E5 8JN?
A.5 cafés tagged within a mile of E5 8JN. 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 E5 8JN?
A.6 restaurants tagged within a mile of E5 8JN on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E5 8JN?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E5 8JN on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E5 8JN?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.4/5. 3 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E5 8JN?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E5 8JN: Look Ahead Housing and Care, R & B Caribbean Takeaway Ltd, Clapton Table. 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 E5 8JN in?
A.E5 8JN falls within the E05009372 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E5 8JN like?
A.E5 8JN has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clapton Square and The Walled Garden. 6 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
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