Postcode E17 8BY is located in a major urban area, within the St James ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Markhouse & St James Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Markhouse & St James Park is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Markhouse & St James Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Markhouse & St James Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Markhouse & St James Park is £54,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from E17 8BY.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.5 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coppermill Park and Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,007,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 74 | £426,525 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £637,500 |
| Terraced | 45 | £685,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James
In the E17 8BY postcode area, located within Markhouse & St James Park, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 124 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Markhouse Food & Wine | 74-76 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BG | Walking directions to Markhouse Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Shakti News & Wine | 156 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Shakti News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Chiro | 14 Station Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AA | Walking directions to Chiro |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi Supermarket | 168 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.