Fassett Square
E8 1BF, Hackney
E8 1BF has a buzzing spread of parks, including Shacklewell Green and Burder Close Community Space.
5 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences36% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour26%
- shoplifting15% vs 9.9% London
- other theft12%
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% London
- 2026-03-05£1,000,000
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
Within a mile. Tap any name to find it on the map.
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- Little Duck - The Pickleryrestaurant
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E8 1BF safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1708 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 1BF 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 1BF?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near E8 1BF in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 1BF?
A.320 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 1BF 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 1BF?
A.81 burglary incidents were reported near E8 1BF 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 1BF?
A.86 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 1BF 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 1BF?
A.53 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 1BF 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 1BF?
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 1BF. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 1BF?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009370 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E8 1BF?
A.Hackney Downs Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 5 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Junction Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 1BF?
A.Stannard 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 E8 1BF?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Shacklewell Green, Burder Close Community Space, London Fields. 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 1BF?
A.There's 20 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 1BF?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E8 1BF on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E8 1BF?
A.3 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 1BF. 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 1BF?
A.2 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 1BF on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 1BF?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E8 1BF on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 1BF?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. None currently rate 2 or below.
The Area
Q.Which borough and ward is E8 1BF in?
A.E8 1BF falls within the E05009370 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 1BF like?
A.E8 1BF has a buzzing spread of parks, including Shacklewell Green and Burder Close Community Space. 5 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 1BF.