Markhouse Passage is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8BF is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Markhouse Passage, London, E17 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8BG, E17 8DB, E17 8DQ, E17 8DH, E17 8BE, E17 8RB, E17 8DA, E17 8DL, E17 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.5% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 40.4% | 51.6% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 35% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 57.1% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 33.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 41.1% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 22% | 4.6% | -17.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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 | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% | 15.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 39.8% | 47.4% | 7.6% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.8% | 47.5% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 21.8% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 5.5% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.7% | 47.8% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 22.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.5% | 9.9% | -10.6% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4.7% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markhouse Passage was 127.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Markhouse Passage has the 27th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 202nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Markhouse Passage, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £249,999 | 2014-10-16 | £398,104 |
E17 8BF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8BF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 696 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 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 1,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,203 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 315 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 343 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 376 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 380 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 295 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 431 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 529 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 852 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 23 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 48 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 74 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 295 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 482 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 604 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 707 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 193 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.