Parkes Street
E15 2GY, Hackney
E15 2GY has a buzzing spread of parks, including Canal Park (North) and Canal Park.
5 min walk to hackney wick rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences30% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour21%
- shoplifting20% vs 9.9% London
- other theft14%
- theft from the person14% 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 E15 2GY safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1087 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E15 2GY 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 E15 2GY?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 21% of everything reported near E15 2GY in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E15 2GY?
A.163 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E15 2GY in 2026-06, about 15% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near E15 2GY?
A.46 burglary incidents were reported near E15 2GY in 2026-06, about 4% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #9 of 14 categories).
Q.Is car crime common near E15 2GY?
A.65 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E15 2GY in 2026-06, about 6% 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 E15 2GY?
A.83 drug offences incidents were reported near E15 2GY in 2026-06, about 8% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #6 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near E15 2GY?
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 E15 2GY. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E15 2GY?
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 E15 2GY?
A.Hackney Wick Rail Station (overground), about 5 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Stratford International DLR Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E15 2GY?
A.The Copper Box, about 3 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 E15 2GY?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Canal Park (North), Canal Park, Wick Green. 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 E15 2GY?
A.There's 21 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 E15 2GY?
A.4 cafés tagged within a mile of E15 2GY. We list them by name in the venues panel above. We don't rate the coffee itself, that's on you.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E15 2GY?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E15 2GY on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E15 2GY?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.5/5. 1 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E15 2GY?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E15 2GY: The Bath House. 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 E15 2GY in?
A.E15 2GY falls within the E05009374 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E15 2GY like?
A.E15 2GY has a buzzing spread of parks, including Canal Park (North) and Canal Park. 5 min walk to hackney wick rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E15 2GY.