Area Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK5 postcode area.

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Population

16,651

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,567 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK5's 55% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £629k. Property prices are trending up 47.0% year-on-year.

home £629,324 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK5 is a postcode district in Milton Keynes, South East, covering 409 active and 194 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK5 (22%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (21%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK5 are around £629k, up 47.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK5 at 227 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, MK5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1883
Anti-social behaviour359
Vehicle crime302
Criminal damage and arson250
Public order233

school Local Schools

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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils
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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils
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Long Meadow School

Good407 pupils
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils
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Shenley Brook End School

Good1873 pupils
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Beams
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Harvester Pub & Restaurant
  • Miller & Carter
  • New Mandarin Restaurant
  • NHBC House/Glenn Management (Wilson Vale Catering)
  • Playful Pottery
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagle Pizza House Ltd
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n
  • Ideal Chef
  • Subway
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bargain Booze
  • Forget Me Not
  • Jardines Pharmacy
  • Orbit News
  • Shenley Leisure Centre
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco