Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

COOKS LANE, MK17 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKS LANE, MK17 0RU.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 0RU 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.

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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK17 0RU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £481k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 40.8% year-on-year.

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

MK17 0RU is a sought-after residential area on Cooks Lane, 0.2km from Mursley in Mursley. Administratively it sits within Great Brickhill ward and the Buckingham constituency.

For serious buyers, MK17 0RU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, up 40.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00089305 (shared with 8 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 MK17 0RU. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

2 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 401,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

MK17 0RU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Mursley Church of England School

Good45 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Michael Baxter0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mursley Sports Association0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley7.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford8.5 km
  • Milton Keynes Central9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Church0.2 km
  • St Mary's Church0.2 km
  • Swanbourne Road0.3 km
  • Swanbourne Road0.3 km
  • Main Street0.4 km