MK9 1DY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00175392 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK9 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK9 1DY.
286
30
£ 51,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1DY 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 1DY 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 1DY. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1DY are high at 157 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfield School
Loughton Manor First School
Bradwell Village School
Heelands School
Loughton School
Priory Common School
Holmwood School
Germander Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Office Outlet0.3 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.9 km
- Station Square Premier News0.6 km
- Station Xpress0.5 km
- Argos Super Store0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Be At One1.0 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
- The Countryman0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Blossom Room1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- All Good0.5 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- New Mandarin0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Wolverton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rooksley Retail Park0.3 km
- Rooksley Retail Park0.3 km
- Central Rail Station0.4 km
- Central Railway Station0.5 km
- Central Railway Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91DY · Data under Open Government Licence