Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WHITETHORNS, MK16 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITETHORNS, MK16 0AX.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK16 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in MK16 0AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

MK16 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Whitethorns, 0.5km from The Green Farm in Newport Pagnell. Administratively it sits within Newport Pagnell South ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK16 0AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK16 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00084692 (shared with 9 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 MK16 0AX. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

MK16 0AX has low crime rates — 24 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Ousedale School

Good2204 pupils0.2 km
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Green Park School

Good298 pupils0.3 km
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Cedars Primary School

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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Portfields Primary School

Good692 pupils0.9 km
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Giffard Park Primary School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Tickford Park Primary School

Good379 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Market Hill Greengrocers0.8 km
  • Nothing Wasted LTD0.8 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Astons Chemist0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.8 km
  • Kingfisher Public House0.5 km
  • The Dove0.8 km
  • Coachmakers Arms0.8 km
  • Newport Pagnell Town Football and Social Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Indian Curry Khana0.9 km
  • Bon Viveur (ITAS Ltd)0.8 km
  • Craft and Skewers0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Kolkata0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Takeaway 4 U0.5 km
  • Seacourt Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • CO-OP0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ramada Newport Pagnell0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes4.8 km
  • Wolverton5.0 km
  • Milton Keynes Central5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Annesley Road0.2 km
  • Cherry Road0.2 km
  • Annesley Road0.2 km
  • Annesley Road0.2 km
  • Purcell Drive0.3 km