MK17 8FT is a safe, established residential area on Summerlin Drive, 0.5km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8FT are sourced from Output Area E00183445 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERLIN DRIVE, MK17 8FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERLIN DRIVE, MK17 8FT.
494
33
£ 62,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8FT 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
No single demographic signal dominates MK17 8FT — age 33, 70% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8FT. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,519
18 sales · Mean £ 344,085
Detached
£ 494,500
3 sales · Mean £ 469,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8FT has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swallowfield Primary
Fulbrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Woburn Country Foods0.4 km
- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.4 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.9 km
- Pikesley Filling Station1.0 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Station Tavern0.1 km
- Woodleys The Cottage0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.8 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.6 km
- Frosts Garden Centre0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pepper Grill0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Weathercock Inn and Out1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.1 km
- Aspley Guise1.7 km
- Bow Brickhill3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woburn Sands Rail Station0.1 km
- Turnpike Court0.1 km
- Woburn Sands Rail Station0.1 km
- Woburn Sands Rail Station0.2 km
- Woburn Sands Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178FT · Data under Open Government Licence