Postcode E17 8LA 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Walthamstow Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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.
The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 8LA.
Walthamstow Central near E17 8LA 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 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Manor Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 24 | £430,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £749,844 |
| Terraced | 36 | £718,000 |
10 year median price trend in Markhouse
In the E17 8LA postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | News Extra | Boundary Road, Waltham Forest, E17 8LA | Walking directions to News Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Boundary Food & Wine | 118-120 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LA | Walking directions to Boundary Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Kisso Food & Wine | 75 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8NQ | Walking directions to Kisso Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Class Fruit and Veg | 463 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Class Fruit and Veg |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 453 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.