MK9 1AQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from Rooksley in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK9 1AQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (233 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00175392 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK9 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK9 1AQ.
286
30
£ 51,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1AQ 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
MK9 1AQ is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK9 1AQ. The average age is 30.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1AQ are high at 233 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfield School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Loughton Manor First School
Loughton School
Germander Park School
St Paul's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- B & M Stores0.9 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Office Outlet0.4 km
- Furniture Village0.8 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.7 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Brewdog0.7 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- All Good0.4 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.5 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.2 km
- Bistro Live0.7 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- HiTea1.0 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.4 km
- Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Wolverton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Santander House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
- Rugby World Cup shuttle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91AQ · Data under Open Government Licence