Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MARINA DRIVE, MK12 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA DRIVE, MK12 5DT.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 37, MK12 5DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 32.8% year-on-year.

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

MK12 5DT is a safe, established residential area on Marina Drive, 0.4km from Wolverton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For families considering a move, MK12 5DT represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 32.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00084965 (shared with 5 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 5DT. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

11 sales · Mean £ 312,045

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

MK12 5DT has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences111
Criminal damage and arson29
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft17
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Bushfield School

Good408 pupils0.4 km
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Wyvern School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Greenleys Junior School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Greenleys First School

Good120 pupils0.7 km
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The Radcliffe School

Good1214 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils1.2 km
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Slated Row School

Outstanding222 pupils1.3 km
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New Bradwell Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Atlas Fitness Gym0.7 km
  • Emerton News0.6 km
  • Gurkha Groceries0.7 km
  • Nasz Sklep0.5 km
  • Premier - Church Street Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Milton Keynes Snooker Club0.5 km
  • The New Queen Victoria0.6 km
  • The North Western Hotel0.7 km
  • Wolverton Sports Club0.2 km
  • Wolverton Town Bowls Club0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Antep Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bar Bar Black Sheep0.5 km
  • Cha Station Ltd0.7 km
  • Gordini Cafe0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Eastern Express0.6 km
  • Friars Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Hot2Go0.7 km
  • Mangal Plus0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton1.0 km
  • Milton Keynes Central3.6 km
  • Milton Keynes3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Windsor Street0.2 km
  • Windsor Street0.2 km
  • Gloucester Road0.2 km
  • Gloucester Road0.3 km
  • Milton Keynes Museum0.4 km