MK16 8RR is a safe, established residential area on Goldsmith Drive, 1.3km from Linford Wharf in Newport Pagnell. Administratively it sits within Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For families considering a move, MK16 8RR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK16 8RR are sourced from Output Area E00084697 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDSMITH DRIVE, MK16 8RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDSMITH DRIVE, MK16 8RR.
341
38
£ 54,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK16 8RR spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK16 8RR. The average age is 37.6. 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 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
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK16 8RR has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Portfields Primary School
Ousedale School
Green Park School
Giffard Park Primary School
Cedars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- RPM Newsagent0.6 km
- Astons Chemist0.4 km
- Calidos Bakery0.2 km
- W H Smith0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dove0.3 km
- The Red House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bon Viveur (ITAS Ltd)0.9 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- CO-OP0.4 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Seacourt Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ramada Newport Pagnell0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton4.5 km
- Milton Keynes5.0 km
- Milton Keynes Central5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kipling Drive0.2 km
- Wordsworth Avenue South0.2 km
- Wordsworth Avenue North0.3 km
- Hemmingway Close0.3 km
- Wordsworth Avenue North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK168RR · Data under Open Government Licence