Dalston Lane
E8 1JG, Hackney
E8 1JG has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clapton Square and The Walled Garden.
3 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences38% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting13% vs 9.9% London
- public order11%
- other theft11%
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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 1JG safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1580 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 1JG 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 1JG?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 27% of everything reported near E8 1JG in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 1JG?
A.302 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 1JG 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 1JG?
A.72 burglary incidents were reported near E8 1JG 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 1JG?
A.82 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 1JG 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 1JG?
A.49 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 1JG 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 1JG?
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 1JG. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 1JG?
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 1JG?
A.Hackney Downs Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 3 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Central Rail Station is the next closest, at 3 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 1JG?
A.Clarence Road / Narrow Way, 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 1JG?
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 E8 1JG?
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 E8 1JG?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E8 1JG on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E8 1JG?
A.6 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 1JG. 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 1JG?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 1JG on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 1JG?
A.2 convenience shops tagged within a mile of E8 1JG on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 1JG?
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 E8 1JG?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E8 1JG: R & B Caribbean Takeaway Ltd, Espresso bar, Central Supermarket. 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 1JG in?
A.E8 1JG falls within the E05009372 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 1JG like?
A.E8 1JG has a buzzing spread of parks, including Clapton Square and The Walled Garden. 3 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 1JG.