MK17 8AS is a safe, established residential area on Cranfield Road, 0.9km from Lower End in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For serious buyers, MK17 8AS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00183705 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANFIELD ROAD, MK17 8AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANFIELD ROAD, MK17 8AS.
211
44
£ 62,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8AS 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK17 8AS combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8AS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
MK17 8AS has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swallowfield Primary
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Fulbrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Woburn Country Foods0.8 km
- Woburn Sands Convenience Store1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Station Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Flaxbourne Events0.9 km
- Frosts Garden Centre0.8 km
- Woburn Sands Emporium0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.8 km
- Aspley Guise1.4 km
- Ridgmont3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178AS · Data under Open Government Licence