Victorian Grove
N16 8ES, Hackney
N16 8ES has a buzzing spread of parks, including West Hackney Recreational and Kynaston Gardens.
6 min walk to rectory road rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour28%
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- other theft12%
- public order11%
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Borough Background
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 8ES safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1278 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 8ES 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 N16 8ES?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 27% of everything reported near N16 8ES in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 8ES?
A.263 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 8ES in 2026-06, about 21% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near N16 8ES?
A.59 burglary incidents were reported near N16 8ES 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 N16 8ES?
A.69 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 8ES in 2026-06, about 5% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #6 of 14 categories).
Q.Are drug offences common near N16 8ES?
A.42 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 8ES 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 N16 8ES?
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 N16 8ES. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 8ES?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009385 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 8ES?
A.Rectory Road Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 6 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Stoke Newington Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 8ES?
A.Stoke Newington Police Station, 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 N16 8ES?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including West Hackney Recreational, Kynaston Gardens, Albion Parade. 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 N16 8ES?
A.There's 12 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 N16 8ES?
A.0 pubs and 2 bars tagged within a mile of N16 8ES on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near N16 8ES?
A.2 cafés tagged within a mile of N16 8ES. 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 N16 8ES?
A.6 restaurants tagged within a mile of N16 8ES on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 8ES?
A.3 convenience shops tagged within a mile of N16 8ES on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 8ES?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 3 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 8ES?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 8ES: London Music School, Shaheen Supermarket, The Best Turkish Kebab. 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 N16 8ES in?
A.N16 8ES falls within the E05009385 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 8ES like?
A.N16 8ES has a buzzing spread of parks, including West Hackney Recreational and Kynaston Gardens. 6 min walk to rectory road rail station.
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Streets Nearby
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