MK8 is a postcode district in Milton Keynes, South East, covering 402 active and 217 retired postcodes.
The largest share of MK8 (32%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (21%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in MK8 are around £286k, down 18.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK8 at 186 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, MK8 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 MK8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
MK8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK8 postcode area.
15,108
37
£ 56,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
MK8 is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Walnuts School
Watling Academy
The Hazeley Academy
Two Mile Ash School
Whitehouse Primary School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Ashbrook School
Holmwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Hotel
- The Kensington
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Lilly Cafe Ltd
- Abbey Hill Golf Centre
- Abbey Hill Golf Club
- BaxterStorey - AQA
- Bucks Fire & Rescue (Canteen)
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ash's Fish & Chicken
- Chettinad Snacks
- Chunkeez
- Dragon Bay
- Fike Akhis Express
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bargain Booze
- Chef Ji
- Crownhill Supermarket
- Martin McColls
- One Stop Stores Ltd
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Area Profile: MK8 · Data under Open Government Licence