Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

HIGH STREET, MK17 8YX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, MK17 8YX.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK17 8YX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

S

Fulbrook

Good430 pupils0.3 km
P

Swallowfield Primary

Good355 pupils0.7 km
P

Aspley Guise Village School

Outstanding125 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Station Tavern0.8 km
local_bar

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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

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