MK11 1BW is a safe, established residential area on New Street, 0.2km from Stony Stratford West in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Stony Stratford ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK11 1BW offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK11 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00084849 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, MK11 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, MK11 1BW.
274
42
£ 53,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK11 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK11 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK11 1BW. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
11 sales · Mean £ 240,840
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK11 1BW has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Shop0.2 km
- Woodstock's Artisan Bakery0.1 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.2 km
- My Refill Market0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Stony Stratford Conservative Club0.2 km
- Stony Stratford Conservative Club (AHS Catering Services Limited)0.2 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.3 km
- Watling Street Masonic Club0.0 km
- Stony Stratford Bowls Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bean in Stony Limited0.2 km
- Casbah0.4 km
- Miss Havisham's Tea Shop0.1 km
- Wolverton House1.0 km
- Cafe Latte0.1 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
9 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
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton3.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central6.0 km
- Milton Keynes6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wolverton Road0.2 km
- Wolverton Road0.2 km
- Fegan's Court0.4 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
- Woodside0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK111BW · Data under Open Government Licence