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Markhouse & St James Park

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About

Markhouse & St James Park is a residential area in Waltham Forest, located near Walthamstow. The neighborhood features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with more modern developments. St James Park, a central green space, provides a quiet retreat with walking paths and open areas. The area is well-connected, with nearby bus routes and Walthamstow Central station offering access to central London.

Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Markhouse Road. The area is close to Walthamstow Market, one of the longest outdoor markets in Europe. Schools and community facilities cater to families, while the proximity to the Lea Valley offers outdoor activities. The neighborhood maintains a balance of urban convenience and quieter residential living.

Area overview

On average Markhouse & St James Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Markhouse & St James Park is £54,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Markhouse & St James Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Markhouse & St James Park Population
9,743
Population density
3,897.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,561
26.29%
Pakistani
1,767
18.14%
Other White
1,542
15.83%
Caribbean
631
6.48%
African
602
6.18%
Total population: 9,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
979
29.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
740
22.63%
Owns outright
652
19.94%
Other social rented
417
12.75%
Social rents from council
341
10.43%
Total households: 3,270

Property prices in Markhouse & St James Park

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £633,750 in Markhouse & St James Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,007,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Markhouse & St James Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Markhouse & St James Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£369,000
Semi-Detached2£689,922
Terraced40£722,500

10 years median price trend in Markhouse & St James Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markhouse & St James Park.

All postcodes in Markhouse & St James Park

E178JR

Farmilo Road

E178RT

Luther King Close

E177HH

Coppermill Lane

E177QA

Edinburgh Road

E178AX

North Access Road

E178PL

Betts Mews

E177HD

Cassiobury Road

E178BP

Low Hall Lane

E178DY

Herbert Road

E178ND

Boundary Road

E178NR

Gamuel Close

E178RS

Luther King Close

E178BQ

Markhouse & St James Park

E178BT

Low Hall Lane

E178EA

Alexandra Road

E178EE

Boundary Road

E178EW

Verulam Avenue

E178LF

Saxon Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.