Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

LYON ROAD, MK1 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYON ROAD, MK1 1EX.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK1 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 69% social renting, MK1 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK1 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyon Road, 0.5km from Denbigh West in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Campbell Park & Old Woughton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK1 1EX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00084326 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1EX. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean26.5%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 9%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK1 1EX is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting64
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft14
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.1 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.2 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils1.2 km
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Barleyhurst Park Primary

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.3 km
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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.7 km
  • VGE0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dolphin Public House0.8 km
  • Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Frank Moran Centre0.7 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Leon - Asda0.5 km
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Greggs Milton Keynes0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Krispy Foods0.7 km
  • Panku Streetfood (Asda)0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley1.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford1.6 km
  • Bow Brickhill2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lyon Road0.1 km
  • Lyon Road0.2 km
  • Third Avenue0.3 km
  • Whalley Drive North0.3 km
  • Whalley Drive North0.3 km