Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

ELDER GATE, MK9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER GATE, MK9 1BB.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK9 1BB 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK9 1BB 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK9 1BB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Elder Gate, 0.9km 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 (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00175392 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK9 1BB. 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

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1BB are high at 265 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime34
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.1 km
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Summerfield School

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils1.3 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils1.5 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • B & M Stores1.0 km
  • Office Outlet0.5 km
  • Furniture Village0.8 km
  • Kastagreen Ltd0.9 km
  • Station Square Premier News0.1 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
  • Wetherspoons0.6 km
  • Blossom Room0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • All Good0.0 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 King0.5 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.4 km
  • Subway0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central0.1 km
  • Milton Keynes1.2 km
  • Wolverton3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Milton Keynes Central Rail Station0.0 km
  • Milton Keynes Central Rail Station0.0 km
  • Central Railway Station0.0 km
  • Central Railway Station0.1 km
  • Central Railway Station0.1 km