Postcode E17 8QU is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse ward 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 nearest station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 6.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 8QU.
Markhouse & St James Park near E17 8QU 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 | 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 | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 (about £724 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 | £783,000 | £738 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £749,922 | £664 |
| Flats | 23 | £485,000 | £676 |
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 | £463,500 | £749,922 | £737,798 |
| 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 | £661 | £664 | £685 |
| 2026 | £715 | — | £741 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2026 | 72, Lansdowne Road, London, E17 8QU | Terraced | Freehold | £792,721 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 46B, Lansdowne Road, London, E17 8QU | Flats | Leasehold | £314,999 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 64, Lansdowne Road, London, E17 8QU | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 11, Lansdowne Road, London, E17 8QT | Terraced | Freehold | £985,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 57, Lansdowne Road, London, E17 8QT | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 |
In the E17 8QU postcode area, located within Markhouse & St James Park, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Munir Food Store | 69 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR | Walking directions to Munir Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi Supermarket | 168 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh Express | 118-120 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LA | Walking directions to Fresh Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Ledger Mews, Waltham Forest, E17 9FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Deniz Market | 144 Boundary Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LA | Walking directions to Deniz Market |
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 8QU, 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 8QU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E17 8QU in Markhouse & St James Park is £712,500 (about £724 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8QU, including Edinburgh Primary School (Good), Thomas Gamuel Primary School (Good) and South Grove Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8QU is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 451 m away.
E17 8QU 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 8QU 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).