MK14 5AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wood Lane, 0.6km from Great Linford in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Stantonbury ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK14 5AZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK14 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00084599 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD LANE, MK14 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, MK14 5AZ.
212
57
£ 51,400 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK14 5AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, MK14 5AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK14 5AZ. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 444,500
2 sales · Mean £ 444,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK14 5AZ has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Great Linford Primary School
Stephenson Academy
St Andrew's CofE Infant School
Wood End Infant & Pre-School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Brooksward School
Stantonbury School
Giffard Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Great Linford Convenience Store0.2 km
- Manha Mini Market0.9 km
- Vape Direct Ltd0.9 km
- The Melting Shack0.7 km
- Jardines Pharmacy & PO0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.6 km
- The Eager Poet Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- The Little 'Bookshop'0.2 km
- Milton Keynes Arts Centre0.7 km
- MIB (Selecta)0.7 km
- Mike's Books C.I.C.0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
- Neath Hill Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Fryer Freemans0.2 km
- Danyals Peri Peri0.9 km
- Neath Hill Indian0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes2.8 km
- Wolverton3.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Heathercroft0.1 km
- Heathercroft0.1 km
- St Leger Court0.1 km
- St Leger Court0.1 km
- Great Linford Local Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK145AZ · Data under Open Government Licence