MK9 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Rooksley in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00175392 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK9 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK9 1AW.
286
30
£ 51,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1AW 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 1AW 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 1AW. 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 1AW are high at 192 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
Loughton Manor First School
Loughton School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Denbigh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Office Outlet0.4 km
- Furniture Village0.9 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.8 km
- Station Square Premier News0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Be At One0.8 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
- Wetherspoons0.6 km
- Blossom Room0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- All Good0.1 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.9 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.8 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Subway0.8 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.4 km
- Subway0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.1 km
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Wolverton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Central Railway Station0.1 km
- Central Railway Station0.1 km
- Central Railway Station0.1 km
- Central Railway Station0.1 km
- Central Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91AW · Data under Open Government Licence