MK17 0FQ is a sought-after residential area on Horwood Mill, 0.3km from Wigwell in Great Horwood. Administratively it sits within Winslow ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For serious buyers, MK17 0FQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k, up 4.6% 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 MK17 0FQ are sourced from Output Area E00089196 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORWOOD MILL, MK17 0FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORWOOD MILL, MK17 0FQ.
417
45
£ 60,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 0FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK17 0FQ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £765k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £765k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 0FQ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 765,000
5 sales · Mean £ 772,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 0FQ has low crime rates — 8 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
Great Horwood Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Swan0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Grange Stables B & B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley10.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central10.3 km
- Milton Keynes11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK170FQ · Data under Open Government Licence