Helmsley Street
E8 3FX, Hackney
E8 3FX has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Haggerston Park.
3 min walk to london fields rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences36% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting15% vs 9.9% London
- other theft11%
- theft from the person10% 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 3FX safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1636 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 3FX 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 3FX?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near E8 3FX in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 3FX?
A.315 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 3FX 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 3FX?
A.80 burglary incidents were reported near E8 3FX 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.Is car crime common near E8 3FX?
A.80 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 3FX 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.Are drug offences common near E8 3FX?
A.54 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 3FX 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 3FX?
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 3FX. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 3FX?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009381 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E8 3FX?
A.London Fields Rail Station (overground, national-rail), about 3 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 3FX?
A.Well Street, 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 3FX?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including London Fields, Haggerston Park, Ivy's Gardens. 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 3FX?
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.Are there good coffee shops near E8 3FX?
A.2 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 3FX. 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 3FX?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 3FX on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 3FX?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E8 3FX on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 3FX?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.1/5. 5 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E8 3FX?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E8 3FX: Pitta Lab, Finch Cafe, The Snapery East. 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 3FX in?
A.E8 3FX falls within the E05009381 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 3FX like?
A.E8 3FX has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Haggerston Park. 3 min walk to london fields rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 3FX.