Markhouse Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8AY is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8AZ, E17 8AA, E17 8AT, E17 8AS, E17 8AB, E17 8AR, E17 8AF, E17 8BT, E17 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E17 8AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 42.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 42% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 54.2% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 30.4% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 17.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 44.2% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 16.1% | 7.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 30.6% | 25.9% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 23.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 57.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 57.8% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 16.3% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.8% | 57.9% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 28.7% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 6.3% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 1.9% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Muslim | 33.6% | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markhouse Avenue was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Markhouse Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Markhouse Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-07-01 | £685,673 |
| 91 Markhouse Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-01-22 | £10,621 |
| 91 Markhouse Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-03-01 | £497,170 |
| Flat 2 13 Markhouse Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-27 | £511,275 |
| 3 Markhouse Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-30 | £431,025 |
E17 8AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E17 8AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 138 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 212 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 214 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 221 yd | |
| Koli's | 42 St James Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 107 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 282 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 357 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 616 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 107 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 238 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 243 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 243 yd | |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 328 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 492 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 507 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 680 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 425 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 893 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.