Area Information for Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN

Markhouse Road in Waltham Forest is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Markhouse ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Walthamstow. This page combines information for the address Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Ward Markhouse
Constituency Walthamstow * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Markhouse), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 201 crimes were reported within half a mile of E17 8DN.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 15
Semi-Detached 22
Terraced 79
Flat (Purpose-Built) 17
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 135
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 48
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 28
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 3
Total 138

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 31
Two People 22
Three People 17
Four People 28
Five People 19
Six People 10
Seven People 4
8+ People 3
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 30
Family Household 81
Other Household 24
Total 135

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 39
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 39
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 135

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Walthamstow constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 213
Female 240
Total 453

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 25
5-9 31
10-14 41
15-19 44
20-24 42
25-29 21
30-34 34
35-39 34
40-44 31
45-49 29
50-54 37
55-59 28
60-64 13
65-69 10
70-74 13
75-79 16
80-84 6
85+ 2
Total 457

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E17 8DN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 145
Married 147
Separated 10
Divorced 27
Widowed 16
Total 345

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 200
Good 159
Fair 67
Bad 22
Very Bad 5
Total 453

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 97
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 56
No GCSEs or Equivalent 78
Other 19
Total 350

Ethnic Group Embed This

Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 25% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 115
Mixed Ethnicity 32
Indian 32
Pakistani 83
Bangladeshi 4
Other Asian 51
Black African 54
Black Caribbean 23
Other Black/African/Caribbean 11
Arab 13
Other 32
Total 450

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 256
European Union 37
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 44
Middle East and Asia 85
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Total 451

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 256
10+ Years 128
5-10 Years 22
2-5 Years 22
Less Than 2 Years 26
Total 454

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E17 8DN.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 325
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 26
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 45
Christian 138
Buddhist 0
Hindu 17
Jewish 0
Muslim 214
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 37
Total 452

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Markhouse ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 77
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 40
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 20
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 55
Retired 39
Looking After Home or Family 41
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 15
Total 348

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 26
Total 167

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 47
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 52
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 72
Full-time Student 50
Total 345

Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN is within the Markhouse policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 201 crimes were reported within half a mile of E17 8DN.


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Crime: Click here to view 201 crimes committed near Markhouse Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Markhouse
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Waltham Forest. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E17 8DN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest railway station is St James Street (Walthamstow), approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
St James Street (Walthamstow) 710 yards
Walthamstow Queen's Road 810 yards
Lea Bridge 0.6 miles
Walthamstow Central 0.6 miles
Blackhorse Road 0.9 miles
Leyton Midland Road 1 mile
Wood Street 1.4 miles
Clapton 1.6 miles
Tottenham Hale 1.6 miles
Leytonstone High Road 1.8 miles
South Tottenham 1.9 miles
Stoke Newington 2 miles
Homerton 2.1 miles
Seven Sisters 2.1 miles
Rectory Road 2.1 miles
Stamford Hill 2.1 miles
Northumberland Park (London) 2.1 miles
Bruce Grove 2.1 miles
Hackney Wick 2.2 miles
Stratford International 2.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest Overground station is St James Street (London), approximately 750 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 210 yards
    
South Grove Primary School 360 yards
    
Edinburgh Primary School 400 yards
    
Thomas Gamuel Primary School 480 yards
    
Barn Croft Primary School 540 yards
    
Sybourn Primary School 660 yards
    
Mission Grove Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Coppermill Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Willow Brook Primary School Academy 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is Kelmscott School, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Kelmscott School < 50 yards
    
Lammas School 0.7 miles
    
George Mitchell School (All Through) 0.8 miles
    
Willowfield School 0.9 miles
    
Walthamstow School for Girls 0.9 miles
    
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 1.1 miles  
Norlington School and 6th Form 1.3 miles
    
Holy Family Catholic School 1.3 miles
    
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 1.4 miles
    
Leytonstone School 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is The Manor Practice, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is LEA BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE, approximately 680 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
LEA BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE 680 yards
ABBEY DENTAL PRACTICE 710 yards
The Dental Design Studio half a mile
MR J S GILL 0.5 miles
Key 2 Smile 0.7 miles
Mr F AMINI 0.8 miles
123 Hoe Street 0.8 miles
DR S K MALIK 0.9 miles
CEDARS DENTAL PRACTICE 0.9 miles
Inspire Dental 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is Whipps Cross Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 8DN. The nearest is Visionwise Opticians, approximately 840 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E17 8DN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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