Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

GOLDSMITH DRIVE, MK16 8RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDSMITH DRIVE, MK16 8RR.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft16
Shoplifting16

school Local Schools

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Portfields Primary School

Good692 pupils0.4 km
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Ousedale School

Good2204 pupils1.0 km
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Green Park School

Good298 pupils1.2 km
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Giffard Park Primary School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
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Cedars Primary School

Good303 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dove0.3 km
  • The Red House0.5 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • CO-OP0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Seacourt Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
hotel

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