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Markhouse ward lies in the southern part of the borough of Waltham Forest, centred around the Lea Bridge Road corridor. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing estates. Industrial heritage is visible in converted factory buildings and modern business units along the River Lea. Blackhorse Lane and the surrounding streets form a local commercial hub with independent shops and essential services.

The ward's western boundary is defined by the River Lea and the associated Lee Valley Park, providing significant green space and waterways. This includes the historic Middlesex Filter Beds nature reserve, a series of wetland habitats created within old Victorian waterworks infrastructure. Markhouse is well-connected by public transport, with Blackhorse Road station offering both London Overground and Victoria line services.

Area overview

On average Markhouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Markhouse is £66,024 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. Markhouse is home to around 9,274 people, with a population density of about 12,339.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

111

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Markhouse Population

9,274

Population density

12,339 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

40.97(+54%)

Violence and sexual offences

34.18(+13%)

Theft from the person

16.61(+58%)

Vehicle crime

15.31(+58%)

Other theft

11(-5%)

London average

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

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,293

44.24%

No qualifications

1,504

20.2%

Level 3 (A level)

837

11.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

697

9.36%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

597

8.02%

Total 16+ residents: 7,444

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 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	24	£430,000	£256,125	£334,875	£526,250	£573,500
Semi-Detached	1	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844	£749,844
Terraced	36	£718,000	£316,250	£632,500	£796,250	£864,750

10 years median price trend in Markhouse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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