MK17 8RW is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.3km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK17, MK17 8RW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £790k, down 11.9% 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 8RW are sourced from Output Area E00084454 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, MK17 8RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, MK17 8RW.
360
53
£ 62,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8RW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK17 8RW's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £790k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8RW. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 740,000
3 sales · Mean £ 710,000
Detached
£ 802,500
2 sales · Mean £ 802,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8RW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fulbrook
Swallowfield Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.4 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.2 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.3 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Station Tavern0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.3 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Coal Hatch0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Nonna's0.4 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.1 km
- The Swan0.2 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.2 km
- Foodie Cottage0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.7 km
- Aspley Guise1.4 km
- Bow Brickhill3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Weathercock Lane0.2 km
- Memorial Hall0.2 km
- Memorial Hall0.3 km
- The Swan0.3 km
- The Swan PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178RW · Data under Open Government Licence