MK16 8JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.1km from Lathbury in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK16, MK16 8JY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK16 8JY are sourced from Output Area E00084772 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, MK16 8JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, MK16 8JY.
144
55
£ 60,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK16 8JY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK16 8JY combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK16 8JY. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
Detached
£ 920,000
1 sales · Mean £ 920,000
Terraced
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
MK16 8JY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Child Base0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton6.7 km
- Milton Keynes6.9 km
- Milton Keynes Central7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.1 km
- Church Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK168JY · Data under Open Government Licence