Prince George Road
N16 8BY, Hackney
N16 8BY has a buzzing spread of parks, including West Hackney Recreational and Shacklewell Green.
8 min walk to dalston kingsland rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences36% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour28%
- theft from the person13% vs 10.2% London
- other theft13%
- public order9%
- 2026-01-09£1,240,000
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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.
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- Che-Menrestaurant
- Corrochio's Cantina Restaurantbar
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is N16 8BY safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1341 crimes within a 1-mile radius of N16 8BY 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 8BY?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 26% of everything reported near N16 8BY in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near N16 8BY?
A.273 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near N16 8BY 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 8BY?
A.67 burglary incidents were reported near N16 8BY 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 8BY?
A.69 vehicle crime incidents were reported near N16 8BY 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 8BY?
A.51 drug offences incidents were reported near N16 8BY 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 8BY?
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 8BY. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near N16 8BY?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009382 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to N16 8BY?
A.Dalston Kingsland Rail Station (overground), about 8 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Rectory Road Rail Station is the next closest, at 10 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near N16 8BY?
A.Princess May 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 N16 8BY?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including West Hackney Recreational, Shacklewell Green, 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 8BY?
A.There's 18 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 8BY?
A.0 pubs and 3 bars tagged within a mile of N16 8BY on OpenStreetMap.
Q.How many restaurants are near N16 8BY?
A.4 restaurants tagged within a mile of N16 8BY on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near N16 8BY?
A.1 convenience shop tagged within a mile of N16 8BY on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near N16 8BY?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.7/5. 3 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near N16 8BY?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of N16 8BY: VFD, ELS cafe bistro & bar, 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 8BY in?
A.N16 8BY falls within the E05009382 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is N16 8BY like?
A.N16 8BY has a buzzing spread of parks, including West Hackney Recreational and Shacklewell Green. 8 min walk to dalston kingsland rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of N16 8BY.