MK9 1BZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on North Second Street, 0.5km 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 1BZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH SECOND STREET, MK9 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH SECOND STREET, MK9 1BZ.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1BZ 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
High employment, young population. MK9 1BZ combines 71% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1BZ. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1BZ are high at 351 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfield School
Germander Park School
Heelands School
Bradwell Village School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Priory Common School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Loughton Manor First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Office Outlet0.1 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.4 km
- Station Square Premier News0.6 km
- Station Xpress0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Be At One0.6 km
- Brewdog0.7 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- All Good0.6 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.6 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.4 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.5 km
- Bistro Live0.7 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- HiTea1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.2 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Wolverton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Santander House0.3 km
- Santander House0.3 km
- Santander House0.4 km
- Rooksley Retail Park0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91BZ · Data under Open Government Licence