Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

DOWNS VIEW, MK17 9JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS VIEW, MK17 9JS.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 9JS 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. MK17 9JS's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £537k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £537k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 22.1% year-on-year.

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

MK17 9JS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downs View, 0.3km from Bow Brickhill in Bow Brickhill. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For serious buyers, MK17 9JS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, up 22.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 9JS are sourced from Output Area E00084445 (shared with 22 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 9JS. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 537,500

6 sales · Mean £ 625,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK17 9JS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft4
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School

Good92 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Red Bull Racing (Baxterstorey)0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Red Bull Technologies (Baxter Storey)0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bow Brickhill0.8 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.2 km
  • Woburn Sands2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill School0.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill School0.2 km
  • Parkway0.4 km