MK46 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Cowper Street, 0.3km from Olney in Olney. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For serious buyers, MK46 4BW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 22.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK46 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00084754 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWPER STREET, MK46 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWPER STREET, MK46 4BW.
342
45
£ 54,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK46 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK46 4BW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK46 4BW. The average age is 45.3. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 365,000
12 sales · Mean £ 375,083
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK46 4BW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Olney Middle School
Olney Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Cox & Robinson0.8 km
- Martin McColls0.8 km
- Olney Butchers Ltd.0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Olney Town Cricket Club0.4 km
- Olney Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- The Carlton House Club - Olney0.7 km
- The Two Brewers0.7 km
- The Swan Inn and Bistro1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Capadocia 20.9 km
- Olney Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Four Pillars Tandoori0.4 km
- Courtyard Brasserie0.8 km
- Old Shanghai Restaurant0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gabriella's0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.9 km
- Jasmine Cottage0.7 km
- Madeira's0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lamorna0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton12.8 km
- Milton Keynes13.9 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Road0.1 km
- Lavendon Road0.2 km
- Lavendon Road0.2 km
- Dartmouth Road0.2 km
- The Castle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK464BW · Data under Open Government Licence