MK17 8YX is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK17 8YX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8YX are sourced from Output Area E00084458 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, MK17 8YX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, MK17 8YX.
291
47
£ 62,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8YX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
MK17 8YX is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8YX. The average age is 46.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8YX 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
Aspley Guise Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.5 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.0 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.1 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Station Tavern0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.3 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Coal Hatch0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Nonna's0.2 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.0 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.0 km
- The Swan0.0 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.0 km
- Foodie Cottage0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.8 km
- Aspley Guise1.4 km
- Bow Brickhill3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- The Swan0.1 km
- The Swan PH0.1 km
- The Swan0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178YX · Data under Open Government Licence