Postcode E17 9FU is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse area of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 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 Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Walthamstow Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,232 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from E17 9FU.
Walthamstow Central near E17 9FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| 0.2 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
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 9FU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | Flat 10, East Central Apartments, 4, Station Approach, London, E17 9GY | Flats | Leasehold | £403,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 58, Priory Avenue, London, E17 7QP | Terraced | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 40, First Avenue, London, E17 9QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £970,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 314A, Hoe Street, London, E17 9PX | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 257, Hoe Street, London, E17 9PT | Other | Leasehold | £79,250 |
In the E17 9FU postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 14 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Church Hill Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Walthamstow School for Girls | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Edinburgh Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E17 9FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Station Food and Wine | Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 9PP | Walking directions to Station Food and Wine |
| 0 mi | European Market | Albert Road, Waltham Forest, E17 9PX | Walking directions to European Market |
| 0.1 mi | Central Quick Stop | 270 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QD | Walking directions to Central Quick Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5 Selborne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 244 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 9FU, 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 9FU records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around E17 9FU 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 9FU, including Church Hill Nursery School (Outstanding), Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding) and Edinburgh Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E17 9FU is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 116 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 9FU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,232 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 9FU 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).