MK4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Favell Drive, 0.1km from The Bowl in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00084553 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAVELL DRIVE, MK4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAVELL DRIVE, MK4 1AY.
261
43
£ 55,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK4 1AY 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
MK4 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK4 1AY. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 217,000
1 sales · Mean £ 217,000
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK4 1AY is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Abbeys Primary School
New Chapter Primary School
Merebrook Infant School
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Emerson Valley School
Romans Field School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK0.8 km
- Kingdom Catering and Events0.8 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.5 km
- Majestic Caterers0.8 km
- Royal Wok0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Best One0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Furzton Lake Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Central MK Cafe0.2 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley2.5 km
- Milton Keynes Central2.6 km
- Milton Keynes3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Favell Drive0.2 km
- Favell Drive0.2 km
- Elfield Park Roundabout West0.4 km
- Elfield Park Roundabout West0.4 km
- Parkside0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41AY · Data under Open Government Licence