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E17 8JX

Gandhi Close

Markhouse

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Detailed insights for E17 8JX

Overview

Postcode E17 8JX is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Walthamstow Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Walthamstow Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 95 ft away from E17 8JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walthamstow Central near E17 8JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 8JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.5 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 8JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThomas Gamuel ParkSmallWalking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park
0.5 miJack Cornwell ParkSmallWalking directions to Jack Cornwell Park
0.4 miKnotts GreenSmallWalking directions to Knotts Green

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
10,290.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.54(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.04(-36%)
Theft from the person
12.46(+33%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
153
43.22%
British
86
24.29%
Pakistani
30
8.47%
Caribbean
15
4.24%
Indian
12
3.39%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
42.91%
No qualifications
54
18.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.07%
Level 3 (A level)
23
7.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
119
75.32%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.13%
Owns outright
13
8.23%
Other social rented
5
3.16%
Social rents from council
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Markhouse

Median price£712,500
Price per sq ft£711
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£528K – £836K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 (about £711 per square foot) in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Markhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced45£783,000£737
Semi-Detached2£749,922£664
Flats23£485,000£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Markhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markhouse.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,500£595,000£553,743
2017£305,000£715,000£575,000
2018£353,000£490,000£580,000
2019£474,500£705,000£624,500
2020£409,000£759,000£665,000
2021£402,550£657,275£685,028
2022£415,000£688,500£722,500
2023£395,000£690,000£650,000
2024£440,000£718,950
2025£463,500£749,922£737,798
2026£490,500£758,920
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Markhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markhouse.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£656£481£486
2017£582£644£627
2018£603£348£567
2019£667£433£592
2020£626£687£677
2021£650£874£666
2022£677£764£697
2023£660£584£700
2024£677£716
2025£656£664£685
2026£715£733
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Markhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Markhouse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Flat 3, Read Court, 1, Gandhi Close, London, E17 8JXFlatsLeasehold£285,000
09 May 2025Flat 6, Read Court, 1, Gandhi Close, London, E17 8JXFlatsLeasehold£242,000
01 Jul 20257, Boundary Road, London, E17 8NLTerracedFreehold£570,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 2, 9, Boundary Road, London, E17 8NLFlatsLeasehold£427,740
31 Mar 2025Flat 18, Frances Court, 3, Gandhi Close, London, E17 8LWFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the E17 8JX postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 8JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThomas Gamuel Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEdinburgh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBelmont Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 8JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBoundary Express55 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8NQWalking directions to Boundary Express
0.1 miGizem Food & WineHoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 8NAWalking directions to Gizem Food & Wine
0.1 miAfran Supermarket377-379 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9APWalking directions to Afran Supermarket
0.1 miKisso Food & Wine75 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8NQWalking directions to Kisso Food & Wine
0.1 miAllah Bakhsh FoodsHoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 9APWalking directions to Allah Bakhsh Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E17 8JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chanté Syreena Johnson

Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Johar Khan

Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardMarkhouseE05013898
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walthamstow CentralE02000910
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 016AE01004406
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 8JX

Is E17 8JX (Walthamstow Central) safe?

The area around E17 8JX records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E17 8JX?

The median sale price around E17 8JX in Walthamstow Central is £712,500 (about £711 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 8JX?

There are 20 schools close to E17 8JX, including Thomas Gamuel Primary School (Good), Edinburgh Primary School (Good) and Belmont Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 8JX?

The closest station to E17 8JX is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 774 m away.

How deprived is the area around E17 8JX?

E17 8JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 8JX (Walthamstow Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 8JX is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chanté Syreena Johnson (Green Party) and Johar Khan (Labour Party).