Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK10 1SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK10 1SW.

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Population

163

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK10 1SW is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 26, 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

MK10 1SW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Milton Keynes in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK10 1SW is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (428 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK10 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00084439 (shared with 61 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 MK10 1SW. The average age is 25.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 25%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near MK10 1SW are high at 428 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.

Shoplifting506
Violence and sexual offences443
Public order125
Other theft109
Drugs74

school Local Schools

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Germander Park School

Good83 pupils0.6 km
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Summerfield School

Good331 pupils0.8 km
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Southwood School

Good172 pupils1.0 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils1.2 km
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Downs Barn School

Good96 pupils1.4 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils1.4 km
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils1.4 km
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Heelands School

Good83 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Aspers MK0.9 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.8 km
  • Moon Under Water0.9 km
  • Popworld0.7 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
  • Namji Xscape1.0 km
  • Slim Chickens0.9 km
  • Snozone MK Division0.9 km
  • + 91 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Aheed Food Centre0.2 km
  • B & K News0.7 km
  • Chatime0.4 km
  • City Store0.2 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Cake Inn0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Mr Pretzels0.4 km
  • New Mandarin0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Hotel La Tour0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes0.3 km
  • Milton Keynes Central1.3 km
  • Wolverton3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Central Milton Keynes Library0.1 km
  • Midsummer Place0.3 km
  • The Point0.3 km
  • The Point0.4 km
  • The Point0.4 km