Gillett Place
N16 8JH, Hackney
N16 8JH has a buzzing spread of parks, including Burder Close Community Space and Shacklewell Green.
2 min walk to dalston kingsland rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour27%
- other theft12%
- theft from the person12% vs 10.2% London
- shoplifting12% vs 9.9% 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 N16 8JH safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1557 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 8JH 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 8JH?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near N16 8JH in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 8JH?
A.304 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 8JH 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 N16 8JH?
A.76 burglary incidents were reported near N16 8JH 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 8JH?
A.84 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 8JH 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 N16 8JH?
A.58 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 8JH in 2026-06, about 4% of all reported crime, making it a smaller share of what's reported here (ranked #9 of 14 categories).
Renting & Cost
Q.What's the average cost of renting near N16 8JH?
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 8JH. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 8JH?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009370 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 8JH?
A.Dalston Kingsland Rail Station (overground), about 2 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Dalston Junction Rail Station is the next closest, at 5 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 8JH?
A.Crossway, 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 8JH?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including Burder Close Community Space, Shacklewell Green, Newington 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 N16 8JH?
A.There's 28 parks tagged within reach, plus 30 named venues total, worth a wander if you want green space with your coffee.
Q.How many restaurants are near N16 8JH?
A.1 restaurant tagged within a mile of N16 8JH on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 8JH?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.3/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 8JH?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 8JH: Jazz Bar, Evin Cafe. 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 8JH in?
A.N16 8JH falls within the E05009370 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 8JH like?
A.N16 8JH has a buzzing spread of parks, including Burder Close Community Space and Shacklewell Green. 2 min walk to dalston kingsland rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 8JH.