Shellgrove Road London, Hackney
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (N16), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20900911.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Hackney costs £2,060 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dalston Kingsland, about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Butterfield Green (0.8 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Surgery (Barretts Grove), about 160 m away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 600 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Hackney in 2026-27: Band D £2,060 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,374 | £1,602 | £1,831 | £2,060 | £2,518 | £2,976 | £3,434 | £4,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (42% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): London borough of Hackney.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 91 Barratts Grove N16 8AP, permissioned (230 m)
- The Lawns Matthias Road N16 8QD, permissioned (260 m)
- 59-61 Kingsland High Street E8 2JS, permissioned (330 m)
- Birkbeck Mews, not permissioned (330 m)
- Kerridge Court Estate: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 114 Balls Pond Road and 1 King Henry’s Walk: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- The BT Telephone Exchange, Kingsland Green, Dalston: up to 67 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Hathersage Court, 1 Newington Green; Besant Court, 104, 89-91 & Health Centre [93] Mildmay Park: up to 45 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16 8BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N16 8UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dalston Kingsland 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Dalston Junction 5.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Canonbury 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Highbury & Islington Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boleyn Road Dalston Kingsland | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Blackfriars Pier | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gillett Street Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 86 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Surgery (Barretts Grove) | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bradbury Street (Dental Surgery) | 270 m |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Stoke Newington Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 11 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Butterfield Green 7,960 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 190 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Matthias, a listed building (Grade I), 210 m north. 132 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Matthias | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m north |
| Church of St Barnabas | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 52-55, Newington Green | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Mark | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Clissold Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Abney Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New River | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| West Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| East Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hackney: see them on the Hackney page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 350 m | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halley House School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Excelsior Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shacklewell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy N16 8AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| The Bean Stop N16 8NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Army & Navy Public House N16 8NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Matthias Supermarket N16 8NT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| ZER N16 LTD N16 8BH | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| zer kitchen N16 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Umut 2000 N16 8HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| King Food and Wine N1 4NJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Somine Restaurant E8 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Dalston Superstore E8 2PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2023 |
| ABLA DALSTON E8 2PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Co-op N16 8BJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| The Food Initiative N16 8BH | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Brunswick East N16 8JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Istanbul Restaurant N16 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 |
| Shoplifting | 81 |
| Theft from the person | 65 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Public order | 35 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (173); On or near Selsea Place (63); On or near King Henry Street (53); On or near John Campbell Road (48); On or near Bailey Place (37).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 61% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 5% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thornbury Close · Hayling Close · Millard Close · King Henry Street · Pellerin Road · Tavistock Close · Lydford Close · Templeton Close · Barrett's Grove · Crossway · Selsea Place · Newington Green
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.