Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

CARTER GROVE, MK12 5QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTER GROVE, MK12 5QU.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK12 5QU 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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK12 5QU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK12 5QU is a safe, established residential area on Carter Grove, 0.2km from Greenleys in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For families considering a move, MK12 5QU represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5QU are sourced from Output Area E00183678 (shared with 6 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 5QU. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

4 sales · Mean £ 369,250

Flat

£ 95,000

11 sales · Mean £ 97,409

Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Terraced

£ 322,000

1 sales · Mean £ 322,000

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

MK12 5QU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The Radcliffe School

Good1214 pupils0.2 km
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Greenleys First School

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleys Junior School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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Slated Row School

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Wyvern School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Bushfield School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Windsor Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Greenleys Wine0.5 km
  • The Green Supermarket0.5 km
  • Trading as Welcome Stratford Park Stores in Partnership with CO-OP0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • The Craufurd Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Milton Keynes Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Wolverton Sports Club0.8 km
  • Wolverton Town Bowls Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Balti0.9 km
  • Faith Dimensions Ministries0.7 km
  • MK Christian Foundation0.9 km
  • MK Everest1.0 km
  • Trading as Akasaka Wolverton0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Peri Peri Original0.9 km
  • Turkish Grill0.9 km
  • Wolverton Tandoori0.9 km
  • Georges Fish & Kebab Bar0.9 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton1.5 km
  • Milton Keynes Central4.3 km
  • Milton Keynes4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • Akerman Close0.2 km
  • Akerman Close0.2 km
  • Field Lane0.3 km