Postcode E17 8PE is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse area of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Markhouse & St James Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 median sale price in Markhouse is £652,000 (around £722 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £492,500 and £795,791. The nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Markhouse & St James Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,509 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Markhouse & St James Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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 8PE.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8PE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £652,000 (about £722 per square foot) in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 45 | £767,840 | £736 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £749,922 | £664 |
| Flats | 25 | £485,000 | £670 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £445,000 | £749,922 | £737,595 |
| 2026 | £490,500 | — | £758,920 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £689 |
| 2026 | £715 | — | £729 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8PE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 33, Richmond Close, London, E17 8PS | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 12, Campus Road, London, E17 8PG | Terraced | Freehold | £309,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 38, Ringwood Road, London, E17 8PP | Flats | Leasehold | £582,250 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 180, Queens Road, London, E17 8PL | Terraced | Freehold | £805,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 198, Queens Road, London, E17 8PL | Terraced | Freehold | £815,000 |
In the E17 8PE postcode area, located within Markhouse & St James Park, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Edinburgh Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Kelmscott School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2016. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | South Grove Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jan 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E17 8PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rodi Supermarket | 168 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Munir Food Store | 69 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR | Walking directions to Munir Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Markhouse Food & Wine | 74-76 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BG | Walking directions to Markhouse Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Local Express | 51 Gosport Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LX | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 124 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 8PE, 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 8PE records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.
The median sale price around E17 8PE in Markhouse is £652,000 (about £722 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8PE, including Edinburgh Primary School (Good), Kelmscott School (Good) and South Grove Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E17 8PE is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 478 m away.
E17 8PE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,509 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 8PE 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).