MK16 8YU is a sought-after residential area on Pollys Yard, 0.1km from Newport Pagnell in Newport Pagnell. Administratively it sits within Newport Pagnell South ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK16 8YU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 35.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for MK16 8YU are sourced from Output Area E00084728 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POLLYS YARD, MK16 8YU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLLYS YARD, MK16 8YU.
232
40
£ 55,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK16 8YU 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.
Area Character
MK16 8YU is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK16 8YU. The average age is 40.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 207,500
7 sales · Mean £ 195,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK16 8YU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedars Primary School
Tickford Park Primary School
Ousedale School
Green Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Jardines Pharmacy0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Newport News0.5 km
- Newport Pagnell Youth Club0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Coachmakers Arms0.4 km
- Muratis Pizzeria0.2 km
- Newport Pagnell Town Football and Social Club0.7 km
- Newport Pagnell Working Mens Club0.3 km
- The Dolphin0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Apollonia Greek Cuisine0.4 km
- Cafe Latte0.1 km
- Capadocia0.2 km
- Child Base0.5 km
- Farthing Brothers Coffee House0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Unique Local0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- B2 Bakery Limited0.1 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- East Ocean Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken - Newport Pagnell0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Swan Revived Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes5.9 km
- Wolverton6.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ousebank0.0 km
- Ousebank0.0 km
- Newport Pagnell Library0.2 km
- Newport Pagnell Library0.2 km
- Severn Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK168YU · Data under Open Government Licence