MK17 8EQ is a sought-after residential area on Mentone Avenue, 0.5km from Aspley Guise in Aspley Guise. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, MK17 8EQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £881k, down 7.2% 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 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00087777 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MENTONE AVENUE, MK17 8EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENTONE AVENUE, MK17 8EQ.
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£ 56,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8EQ 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.
Area Character
MK17 8EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £881k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8EQ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 942,500
6 sales · Mean £ 1,118,333
Semi-Detached
£ 1,150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
Terraced
£ 318,000
1 sales · Mean £ 318,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
MK17 8EQ has low crime rates — 10 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
Aspley Guise Village School
Fulbrook
Swallowfield Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Anchor0.6 km
- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.7 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Coal Hatch0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Foodie Cottage0.8 km
- Pepper Grill0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.9 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.9 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Nonna's0.9 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.9 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- Blue Orchid0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moore Place Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aspley Guise1.2 km
- Woburn Sands1.6 km
- Ridgmont3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Street0.2 km
- Duke Street0.2 km
- St Mary's RC Church0.5 km
- St Mary's RC Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178EQ · Data under Open Government Licence