Forest Road
E8 3DR, Hackney
E8 3DR has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Albion Square Gardens.
8 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences34% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour28%
- shoplifting16% vs 9.9% London
- other theft12%
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% London
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Borough Background
Council Tax By Band (2026/27)
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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 3DR safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1788 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E8 3DR 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 3DR?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 24% of everything reported near E8 3DR in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E8 3DR?
A.351 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E8 3DR 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 3DR?
A.92 burglary incidents were reported near E8 3DR 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.Is car crime common near E8 3DR?
A.92 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E8 3DR 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.Are drug offences common near E8 3DR?
A.54 drug offences incidents were reported near E8 3DR 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 3DR?
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 3DR. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E8 3DR?
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 3DR?
A.Hackney Downs Rail Station (national-rail, overground), about 8 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. London Fields Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E8 3DR?
A.Greenwood Road, 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 3DR?
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 3DR?
A.There's 24 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 E8 3DR?
A.2 cafés tagged within a mile of E8 3DR. 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 3DR?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of E8 3DR on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E8 3DR?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of E8 3DR on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E8 3DR?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.4/5. None currently rate 2 or below.
The Area
Q.Which borough and ward is E8 3DR in?
A.E8 3DR falls within the E05009381 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E8 3DR like?
A.E8 3DR has a buzzing spread of parks, including London Fields and Albion Square Gardens. 8 min walk to hackney downs rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E8 3DR.