Postcode E17 8DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Markhouse & St James Park area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Markhouse & St James Park is £65,522 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Markhouse & St James Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Markhouse & St James Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.8% 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 per household in Markhouse & St James Park is £65,522 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 8DZ.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cambrian Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cambrian Gardens |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,220,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 21 | £482,000 | £7,310 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £749,922 | £7,143 |
| Terraced | 39 | £780,000 | £8,110 |
10 year median price trend in Markhouse
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8DZ.
In the E17 8DZ 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 8DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | News Extra | Boundary Road, Waltham Forest, E17 8LA | Walking directions to News Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Shakti News & Wine | 156 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Shakti News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 124 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi Supermarket | 168 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Madina Cash & Carry | 371-373 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Madina Cash & Carry |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 8DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chanté Syreena Johnson
Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Johar Khan
Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 8DZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E17 8DZ in Markhouse & St James Park is £685,000 (about £7,594 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8DZ, including Kelmscott School (Good), St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Thomas Gamuel Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8DZ is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 838 m away.
E17 8DZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.