Silk Mills Square Hackney
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (E9), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20901851.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 51% to 82% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Victoria Park (87 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 34 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trowbridge Practice, about 330 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 368 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (7); Flat (2). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1996-2002 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
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 (44% of about 550 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 34 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 75 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 12 low and 33 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| E9 5NZ | zone 3 | 0 / 2 / 33 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 7 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5NY | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
| E9 5NZ | 100% | 51% | 51% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hackney Wick 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Stratford International 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Homerton 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stratford International DLR Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Stratford Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Stratford DLR Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest HereEast / The Yard Hackney Wick | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Parking Near London Stadium | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 33 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 31.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trowbridge Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bees Chemist | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest V Dental Smile Studio | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 87 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mabley Green 12 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,370 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 115 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary of Eton With St Augustine, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary of Eton With St Augustine | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Parnell Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Parnell Road Bridge at Tq 367 840 | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wick Field | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Prescott Channel | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Abbey Creek | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 35 | 18 |
34 of the street's 35 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 120 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Daubeney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | 3–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mulberry UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | 4–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetcation E9 5NX | Retailers - other | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gotto E15 2GW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Randy's Wing Bar E15 2GW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| The Breakfast Club E15 2GW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Gainsborough Primary School E9 5NB | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Rahim Brothers Ltd E9 5NB | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Saint Espresso E20 3BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Roll Boys E20 3BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Engie cafe at Loughborough University E15 2GZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Beer Merchants Tap E9 5LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Dec 2019 |
| afuego E9 5LN | Mobile caterer | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| elate. E9 5TU | Retailers - other | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caribbean Vibes E9 5LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Pearl E9 5LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Tubby's Kebab E9 5LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 41 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Berkshire Road (91); On or near Leabank Square (87); On or near Eastway (86); On or near Silk Mills Square (46); On or near Southmoor Way (37).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 79% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 7% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 94% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Silk Mills Square · Corsley Way · Leabank Square · Osborne Road · Meadow Close · Southmoor Way · Mallard Close · Semley Gate · Berkshire Road · Inglesham Walk · Semley Gate · Brinkworth Way
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.