Merriam Avenue
E9 5LJ, Hackney
E9 5LJ has a buzzing spread of parks, including Wick Green and Canal Park (North).
4 min walk to hackney wick rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences34% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour24%
- shoplifting18% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person13% vs 10.2% London
- other theft11%
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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- Papa John'sfast food spot
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E9 5LJ safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1037 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E9 5LJ 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 E9 5LJ?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 25% of everything reported near E9 5LJ in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E9 5LJ?
A.176 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E9 5LJ in 2026-06, about 17% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near E9 5LJ?
A.51 burglary incidents were reported near E9 5LJ 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 E9 5LJ?
A.52 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E9 5LJ 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 E9 5LJ?
A.50 drug offences incidents were reported near E9 5LJ in 2026-06, about 5% 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 E9 5LJ?
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 E9 5LJ. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E9 5LJ?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009374 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E9 5LJ?
A.Hackney Wick Rail Station (overground), about 4 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Homerton Rail Station is the next closest, at 12 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E9 5LJ?
A.Hackney Wick / Trowbridge 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 E9 5LJ?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Wick Green, Canal Park (North), Canal Park. 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 E9 5LJ?
A.There's 17 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 E9 5LJ?
A.3 cafés tagged within a mile of E9 5LJ. 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 E9 5LJ?
A.3 restaurants tagged within a mile of E9 5LJ on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E9 5LJ?
A.3 convenience shops tagged within a mile of E9 5LJ on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E9 5LJ?
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 E9 5LJ?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E9 5LJ: The Bath House, Eko Bar & Restauarnt. 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 E9 5LJ in?
A.E9 5LJ falls within the E05009374 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E9 5LJ like?
A.E9 5LJ has a buzzing spread of parks, including Wick Green and Canal Park (North). 4 min walk to hackney wick rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E9 5LJ.