Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SYWARD ROW, MK12 5QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYWARD ROW, MK12 5QA.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK12 5QA 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK12 5QA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 59% 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 17.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK12 5QA is a safe, established residential area on Syward Row, 0.2km from Greenleys in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Wolverton ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For families considering a move, MK12 5QA represents 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, down 17.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK12 5QA are sourced from Output Area E00183678 (shared with 6 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 MK12 5QA. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 350,000

11 sales · Mean £ 350,534

Terraced

£ 336,500

15 sales · Mean £ 323,066

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

MK12 5QA has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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The Radcliffe School

Good1214 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleys First School

Good120 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleys Junior School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Slated Row School

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Wyvern School

Good332 pupils0.9 km
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Bushfield School

Good408 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Windsor Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Greenleys Wine0.6 km
  • The Green Supermarket0.6 km
  • Trading as Welcome Stratford Park Stores in Partnership with CO-OP0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Craufurd Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • Wolverton Sports Club0.8 km
  • Wolverton Town Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Wolverton Workmen's Social Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Balti1.0 km
  • Faith Dimensions Ministries0.8 km
  • Slated Row Cafe0.7 km
  • Greek Grill Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Georges Fish & Kebab Bar0.9 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Oriental Inn Express0.9 km
  • Roma's Piadina Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton1.6 km
  • Milton Keynes Central4.3 km
  • Milton Keynes4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • Akerman Close0.2 km
  • Akerman Close0.2 km
  • Field Lane0.2 km