Richmond Road
E8 3AE, Hackney
E8 3AE has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Albion Square Gardens.
6 min walk to london fields rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences35% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting16% vs 9.9% London
- other theft11%
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% London
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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.
- park
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- Golden Crownfast food spot
- Little Duck - The Pickleryrestaurant
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E8 3AE safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1741 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 3AE 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 3AE?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 25% of everything reported near E8 3AE in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 3AE?
A.339 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 3AE 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 3AE?
A.91 burglary incidents were reported near E8 3AE 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 3AE?
A.93 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 3AE 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 3AE?
A.52 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 3AE in 2026-06, about 3% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #11 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near E8 3AE?
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 3AE. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 3AE?
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 3AE?
A.London Fields Rail Station (overground, national-rail), about 6 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Downs Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 3AE?
A.Greenwood 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 E8 3AE?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including London Fields, Albion Square Gardens, Stonebridge Common. 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 3AE?
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.What's the nightlife like near E8 3AE?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E8 3AE on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E8 3AE?
A.3 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 3AE. 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 3AE?
A.2 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 3AE on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 3AE?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E8 3AE on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 3AE?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.6/5. None currently rate 2 or below.
The Area
Q.Which borough and ward is E8 3AE in?
A.E8 3AE falls within the E05009381 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 3AE like?
A.E8 3AE has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Albion Square Gardens. 6 min walk to london fields rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 3AE.