Wilton Way
E8 1BN, Hackney
E8 1BN has a buzzing spread of parks, including The Walled Garden and London Fields.
3 min walk to hackney central rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences36% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- shoplifting16% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% London
- other theft11%
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Borough Background
Council Tax By Band (2026/27)
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What’s Actually Nearby
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People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E8 1BN safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1635 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 1BN 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 1BN?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near E8 1BN in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 1BN?
A.319 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 1BN in 2026-06, about 20% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near E8 1BN?
A.74 burglary incidents were reported near E8 1BN 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 1BN?
A.83 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 1BN 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 1BN?
A.49 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 1BN 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 1BN?
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 1BN. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 1BN?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009372 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E8 1BN?
A.Hackney Central Rail Station (overground), about 3 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Downs Rail Station is the next closest, at 5 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 1BN?
A.Graham Road / Hackney Central, about 2 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 1BN?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including The Walled Garden, London Fields, Clapton Square. 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 1BN?
A.There's 14 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 1BN?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E8 1BN on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E8 1BN?
A.6 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 1BN. 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 1BN?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of E8 1BN on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 1BN?
A.2 convenience shops tagged within a mile of E8 1BN on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 1BN?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 5 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E8 1BN?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E8 1BN: Baba doner, Dammy African Store, Moo Moo Burgers. 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 1BN in?
A.E8 1BN falls within the E05009372 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 1BN like?
A.E8 1BN has a buzzing spread of parks, including The Walled Garden and London Fields. 3 min walk to hackney central rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 1BN.