MK12 5GB is a safe, established residential area on Butter Row, 0.1km from Wolverton Mill East in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5GB are sourced from Output Area E00183679 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTER ROW, MK12 5GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTER ROW, MK12 5GB.
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33
£ 53,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK12 5GB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK12 5GB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK12 5GB. The average age is 32.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 299,000
19 sales · Mean £ 287,565
Terraced
£ 290,000
33 sales · Mean £ 244,151
Detached
£ 339,500
2 sales · Mean £ 339,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK12 5GB has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Radcliffe School
Slated Row School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Greenleys First School
Greenleys Junior School
Wyvern School
Bushfield School
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Windsor Food and Wine0.9 km
- Gurkha Groceries0.8 km
- Greenleys Wine0.9 km
- The Green Supermarket0.9 km
- Trading as Welcome Stratford Park Stores in Partnership with CO-OP0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Craufurd Arms Hotel0.8 km
- The Galleon Inn1.0 km
- Wolverton Town Bowls Club1.0 km
- Wolverton Workmen's Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Faith Dimensions Ministries0.8 km
- Slated Row Cafe0.4 km
- Greek Grill Cafe0.5 km
- Wolverton House0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Roma's Piadina Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton1.7 km
- Milton Keynes Central4.6 km
- Milton Keynes5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Greenleys Roundabout North0.1 km
- Greenleys Roundabout North0.1 km
- Ridgeway H10.3 km
- Ridgeway H10.3 km
- Christchuch Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK125GB · Data under Open Government Licence