MK9 1DP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Upper Fourth Street, 0.8km 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 1DP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. 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 (344 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £308k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER FOURTH STREET, MK9 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER FOURTH STREET, MK9 1DP.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1DP 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 1DP 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 1DP. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 286,000
25 sales · Mean £ 267,160
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1DP are high at 344 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
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Germander Park School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Heelands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Aheed Food Centre1.0 km
- City Store0.9 km
- Game Retail1.0 km
- Hensler Associates LTD T/A Route 660.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Cosy Club Milton Keynes0.9 km
- DOSTI Club0.5 km
- Harrods Beauty0.8 km
- Jasmine Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cake Inn0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Mr Pretzels0.8 km
- New Mandarin0.7 km
- Valicu Food0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.6 km
- Moxy Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Blossom Room0.3 km
- The Countryman0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.1 km
- All Bar One0.5 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes0.6 km
- Wolverton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Witan Gate House0.1 km
- Witan Gate House0.1 km
- Santander House0.1 km
- Santander House0.1 km
- Santander House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91DP · Data under Open Government Licence