Postcode E17 8EE is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Markhouse & St James Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Markhouse & St James Park is £65,522 per year. The nearest station is Lea Bridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Markhouse & St James Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Markhouse & St James Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from E17 8EE.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.1 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cambrian Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cambrian Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £655,000 | £631 |
| Flats | 80 | £435,250 | £645 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £679 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | — | £477,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £525,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | — | £492,500 |
| 2019 | £388,000 | £739,998 | £526,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £540,000 | £541,000 |
| 2021 | £402,500 | £761,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £690,000 | £616,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £583,500 | £568,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £970,000 | £574,000 |
| 2025 | £431,000 | £520,000 | £610,750 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | — | £665,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £533 | — | £489 |
| 2017 | £556 | £573 | £533 |
| 2018 | £568 | — | £522 |
| 2019 | £566 | £486 | £513 |
| 2020 | £577 | £451 | £532 |
| 2021 | £589 | £508 | £590 |
| 2022 | £640 | £605 | £594 |
| 2023 | £619 | £610 | £595 |
| 2024 | £629 | £589 | £640 |
| 2025 | £631 | £484 | £606 |
| 2026 | £648 | — | £641 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 281, Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 299, Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 275, Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 287, Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 257, Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the E17 8EE postcode area, located within Markhouse & St James Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Roj Supermarket | 271 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Walking directions to Roj Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Junction Market | 329 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Junction Market |
| 0.1 mi | Cansin Supermarket | 301 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Cansin Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Food 4 Less | 355 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
| 0.1 mi | KGN Wholesale & Retail | 359 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to KGN Wholesale & Retail |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 8EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Biggs
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosie Rowlands
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Solène Fabios
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 8EE records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8EE in Markhouse & St James Park is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to E17 8EE, including Sybourn Primary School (Outstanding), St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Kelmscott School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8EE is Lea Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 920 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.
E17 8EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 8EE is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Biggs (Green Party), Rosie Rowlands (Green Party) and Solène Fabios (Green Party).