Retreat Place
E9 6RL, Hackney
E9 6RL has a buzzing spread of parks, including The Walled Garden and Homerton Grove.
5 min walk to homerton rail station.
Would You Live Here?
The four things that usually decide it.
- violence and sexual offences37% vs 26.3% London
- anti social behaviour25%
- shoplifting17% vs 9.9% London
- theft from the person11% vs 10.2% London
- public order10%
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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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- Karamayrestaurant
- Domino'sfast food spot
People Also Ask
Safety
Q.Is E9 6RL safe to live in?
A.The UK Police API logged 1288 crimes within a 1-mile radius of E9 6RL 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 E9 6RL?
A."violence and sexual offences": it made up 27% of everything reported near E9 6RL in 2026-06.
Q.Is anti-social behaviour a problem near E9 6RL?
A.237 anti-social behaviour incidents were reported near E9 6RL in 2026-06, about 18% of all reported crime, making it one of the more frequently reported categories here (ranked #2).
Q.Is burglary common near E9 6RL?
A.57 burglary incidents were reported near E9 6RL in 2026-06, about 4% 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 E9 6RL?
A.69 vehicle crime incidents were reported near E9 6RL 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 E9 6RL?
A.37 drug offences incidents were reported near E9 6RL 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 E9 6RL?
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 E9 6RL. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for actual current listings on this street.
Q.Are there good schools near E9 6RL?
A.School data isn't part of the CURBLORE file yet. Ofsted's own school finder (gov.uk) covers ratings and catchment for the E05009376 area.
Getting Around
Q.What's the nearest tube or train station to E9 6RL?
A.Homerton Rail Station (overground), about 5 minutes on foot, estimated from straight-line distance via TfL's station data. Hackney Central Rail Station is the next closest, at 8 minutes.
Q.Is there a bus stop near E9 6RL?
A.Morning Lane / Retreat Place, 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 E9 6RL?
A.OpenStreetMap lists 30 named venues within a mile, including The Walled Garden, Homerton Grove, 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 E9 6RL?
A.There's 10 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 E9 6RL?
A.0 pubs and 1 bar tagged within a mile of E9 6RL on OpenStreetMap.
Q.Are there good coffee shops near E9 6RL?
A.6 cafés tagged within a mile of E9 6RL. 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 E9 6RL?
A.3 restaurants tagged within a mile of E9 6RL on OpenStreetMap. Cross-check the food hygiene panel above before booking.
Q.Is there a convenience shop near E9 6RL?
A.2 convenience shops tagged within a mile of E9 6RL on OpenStreetMap.
Q.What are the food hygiene ratings near E9 6RL?
A.The Food Standards Agency lists 60 establishments within a mile, averaging 4.6/5. 2 venue(s) currently rate 2 or below, worth knowing before you order.
Q.Which takeaways or restaurants have low hygiene ratings near E9 6RL?
A.Per the FSA, these currently rate 2 or below within a mile of E9 6RL: The Gun, Well Street Fried Chicken Limited. 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 E9 6RL in?
A.E9 6RL falls within the E05009376 ward, Hackney borough, per Postcodes.io's ONS-derived boundary data.
Q.What is E9 6RL like?
A.E9 6RL has a buzzing spread of parks, including The Walled Garden and Homerton Grove. 5 min walk to homerton rail station.
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Streets Nearby
Within a few minutes’ walk of E9 6RL.