Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WESTERN ROAD, MK12 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, MK12 5BB.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK12 5BB 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK12 5BB — age 39, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.

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

MK12 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Western Road, 0.3km from Wolverton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK12, MK12 5BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00084964 (shared with 8 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 MK12 5BB. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 289,950

7 sales · Mean £ 272,421

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

MK12 5BB has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14

school Local Schools

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The Radcliffe School

Good1214 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleys Junior School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvern School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Greenleys First School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Bushfield School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Slated Row School

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Euro Halal0.7 km
  • Farm Foods Freezer Centre0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Old Bath House Restaurant, Cafe & Snack Bar0.8 km
  • Village Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • The Craufurd Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • The Galleon Inn0.9 km
  • Milton Keynes Snooker Club0.6 km
  • The New Queen Victoria0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Burger Bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Balti0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Eating Greek MK0.7 km
  • Faith Dimensions Ministries0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • MK Vietnamese Food0.7 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Turkish Grill0.6 km
  • Wolverton Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton1.2 km
  • Milton Keynes Central4.1 km
  • Milton Keynes4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Aylesbury Street0.3 km
  • Aylesbury Street0.3 km
  • Wolverton Police Station0.4 km
  • Windsor Street0.4 km
  • Windsor Street0.4 km