MK11 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Walk, 0.3km from Stony Stratford West in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Stony Stratford ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK11 1BS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 38.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK11 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00084848 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE WALK, MK11 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE WALK, MK11 1BS.
287
55
£ 53,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK11 1BS — age 55, 52% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 38.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK11 1BS. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 411,250
4 sales · Mean £ 399,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK11 1BS is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Russell Street School
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Old Stratford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Millfield Service Station0.3 km
- The Stony Sweet Shop0.3 km
- Woodstock's Artisan Bakery0.2 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.4 km
- My Refill Market0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Stony Stratford Conservative Club0.3 km
- Stony Stratford Conservative Club (AHS Catering Services Limited)0.3 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.2 km
- Watling Street Masonic Club0.2 km
- Stony Stratford Bowls Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bean in Stony Limited0.3 km
- Casbah0.4 km
- Miss Havisham's Tea Shop0.3 km
- Wolverton House0.8 km
- Cafe Latte0.2 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.2 km
- The Old School House0.3 km
- Best Stony Kebab House0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton3.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central5.9 km
- Milton Keynes6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wolverton Road0.2 km
- Wolverton Road0.2 km
- Woodside0.3 km
- Fegan's Court0.4 km
- Woodside0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK111BS · Data under Open Government Licence