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Markhouse ward is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, covering an area in the southern part of the borough. It includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities. The ward is bordered by Leyton to the west and Leytonstone to the east, with good transport links via the London Overground and bus routes.

The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern developments. Markhouse Road is a key thoroughfare, with shops and services catering to the local community. Nearby green spaces like Markhouse Recreation Ground provide outdoor space for residents. The ward has a strong sense of community, with schools and local facilities supporting daily life.

Area overview

On average Markhouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Markhouse is £55,309 per year. There are 3 schools in Markhouse: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Markhouse Population

9,274

Population density

12,339 per km²

Demographics

British

2,169

23.38%

Pakistani

1,834

19.77%

Other White

1,698

18.31%

African

530

5.71%

Indian

526

5.67%

Total population: 9,276

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

972

30.4%

Owns with a mortgage

818

25.59%

Owns outright

584

18.27%

Other social rented

370

11.57%

Social rents from council

328

10.26%

Total households: 3,197

Property prices in Markhouse

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £608,000 in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	26	£415,000	£248,813	£297,625	£521,250	£561,250
Semi-Detached	1	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844
Terraced	35	£725,000	£452,500	£635,000	£812,500	£898,500

10 years median price trend in Markhouse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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