Markhouse
Ward in Waltham Forest, England
| Coordinates: | 51.578, -0.023 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 37 88 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Markhouse sits in the north‑east of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, a mainly residential slice of the borough that lies close to the bustle of Walthamstow while still having easy access to local parks and green corridors towards the Lea Valley. The built environment is a mix of late Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside post‑war housing and pockets of more recent regeneration, giving it a varied streetscape and a fairly dense urban feel.
Socially and culturally the area is diverse, served by small independent shops, community centres and active residents’ groups, and its local economy leans heavily on retail, services and neighbourhood amenities rather than large employers. Historically it grew with the suburban spread of London in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today is often described as a place undergoing gradual change as new investment and local initiatives seek to improve housing and public space while retaining a strong sense of community.
Postcode districts covering Markhouse
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Islington 4.3 miles6.8 km
- City of Westminster 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bexley 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Sutton 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Croydon 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Harrow 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Basildon 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Watford 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Chelmsford 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Harlow 14.3 miles23 km
- Stevenage 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- High Street Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Hoe Street Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- St. James Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- William Morris Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Forest Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Wood Street Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Leyton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Grove Green Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Chapel End Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Higham Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Leytonstone Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Upper Walthamstow Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Example postcodes in Markhouse
E17 8NU, E17 8XE, E17 8PX, E17 9SX, E17 7PR, E17 8NS, E17 8PT, E17 7QG, E17 8LU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 6 miles9.7 km
- London Heathrow Airport 20 miles32.2 km
- Walthamstow Queen's Road Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6.3 miles10.2 km
Hotels near Markhouse Ad
- Batty Langley's 5 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Pan Pacific London 5 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hyatt Regency London Stratford 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford 3 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Markhouse
- Edinburgh Primary School Primary
- Kelmscott School Secondary
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brisbane Road Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 1.9 miles3 km
- London Velopark Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hockey Centre Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Handball Arena Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 2.6 miles4.1 km