MK8 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Valens Close, 0.2km from Grange Farm in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Stony Stratford ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK8 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00084664 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALENS CLOSE, MK8 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALENS CLOSE, MK8 0BH.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK8 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
MK8 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 33% 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 MK8 0BH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
8 sales · Mean £ 281,437
Terraced
£ 221,247
2 sales · Mean £ 221,247
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK8 0BH has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
The Hazeley Academy
Denbigh School
Whitehouse Primary School
The Walnuts School
Holmwood School
Loughton Manor First School
Loughton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Crownhill Supermarket0.1 km
- Martin McColls0.9 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Macintyre Coffee Shop1.0 km
- SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.5 km
- Bucks Fire & Rescue (Canteen)1.0 km
- Simply Good Limited0.5 km
- The Grange0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dragon Bay0.7 km
- Fike Akhis Express0.7 km
- Hong Kong Cottage0.7 km
- Wingers0.7 km
- Yumas Kitchen0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central2.3 km
- Milton Keynes3.5 km
- Wolverton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Monro Avenue0.1 km
- Monro Avenue0.1 km
- Monro Avenue0.2 km
- Hendrix Drive0.2 km
- Hendrix Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK80BH · Data under Open Government Licence