Postcode E17 8JG 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 Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 8.0% 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 289 ft away from E17 8JG.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8JG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Manor Park |
| 0.1 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 (about £634 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 | 48 | £662,500 | £627 |
| Flats | 78 | £435,250 | £639 |
| 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 | £645 | — | £636 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 26, Theobald Road, London, E17 8JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £236,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 82A, Farmilo Road, London, E17 8JW | Flats | Leasehold | £492,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 408, Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7DY | Flats | Leasehold | £394,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 408, Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7DY | Flats | Leasehold | £342,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 79, Farmilo Road, London, E17 8JN | Terraced | Freehold | £570,000 |
In the E17 8JG postcode area, located within Markhouse & St James Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery | 437 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Madina Cash & Carry | 371-373 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Madina Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | KGN Wholesale & Retail | 359 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to KGN Wholesale & Retail |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 453 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Food 4 Less | 355 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
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 8JG, 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 8JG 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 8JG in Markhouse & St James Park is £466,000 (about £634 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8JG, including Sybourn Primary School (Outstanding), Thomas Gamuel Primary School (Good) and Kelmscott School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8JG is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 1,035 m away.
E17 8JG 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 8JG 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).