MK17 8FY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Brawn Grove, 0.5km from Brinklow in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK17 8FY has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8FY are sourced from Output Area E00183442 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAWN GROVE, MK17 8FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAWN GROVE, MK17 8FY.
322
26
£ 62,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8FY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK17 8FY — age 26, 41% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8FY. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,225
2 sales · Mean £ 325,225
Detached
£ 457,500
2 sales · Mean £ 457,500
Terraced
£ 135,617
4 sales · Mean £ 142,179
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK17 8FY is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glebe Farm School
Wavendon Gate School
Walton High
Monkston Primary School
Kents Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Connect0.4 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services)0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gunaydin0.9 km
- Kokoro1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wavendon Arms0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Smashburger0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- YO! To Go1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands2.1 km
- Bow Brickhill3.3 km
- Aspley Guise3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston Roundabout West0.3 km
- Kingston Roundabout West0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178FY · Data under Open Government Licence