MK9 1HL is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK9 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK9 1HL.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1HL 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 1HL is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, 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 1HL. 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 1HL are high at 213 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
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Bradwell Village School
Priory Common School
Southwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Office Outlet0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Coral Racing0.9 km
- Giovanni's Downtown Gelato0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Brewdog0.5 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- All Good0.8 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.5 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.3 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Bistro Live0.5 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- HiTea0.8 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Dessert Hut0.8 km
- Itsu0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes0.6 km
- Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
- Wolverton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Witan Gate House0.3 km
- Witan Gate House0.3 km
- Witan Gate House0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91HL · Data under Open Government Licence