Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SOUTH ROW, MK9 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROW, MK9 1BL.

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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 1BL 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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1/10
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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 1BL 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 1BL is a lively urban neighbourhood on South Row, 0.8km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK9 1BL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1BL 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 1BL. 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 around MK9 1BL is above average at 137 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 offences60
Shoplifting43
Vehicle crime30
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils1.1 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.2 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils1.4 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils1.4 km
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Summerfield School

Good331 pupils1.5 km
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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils1.5 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.6 km
  • Office Outlet0.8 km
  • Argos Super Store0.2 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
  • Blossom Room0.9 km
  • Wetherspoons0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • All Good0.4 km
  • Alpha At Oscar's0.8 km
  • Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.5 km
  • British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central0.3 km
  • Milton Keynes1.2 km
  • Wolverton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fanzone shuttle0.2 km
  • Central Bus Station0.3 km
  • Rugby World Cup shuttle0.3 km
  • Central Railway Station0.3 km
  • Central Railway Station0.3 km