Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

PURSE LANE, MK16 8LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURSE LANE, MK16 8LW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

323

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK16 8LW 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK16 8LW spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK16 8LW is a mixed residential area on Purse Lane, 1.1km from Eakley Lanes in Stoke Goldington. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For families considering a move, MK16 8LW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for MK16 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00084780 (shared with 19 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 8LW. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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Stoke Goldington Church of England School

Outstanding29 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Fruity Farmer0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton8.5 km
  • Milton Keynes11.4 km
  • Milton Keynes Central12.0 km