Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

ELMSWELL ROAD, MK17 8GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSWELL ROAD, MK17 8GZ.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /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 8GZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK17 8GZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 26, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (26) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.

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

MK17 8GZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Elmswell Road, 0.4km from Brinklow in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

Day-to-day life in MK17 8GZ 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 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £543k, up 18.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8GZ are sourced from Output Area E00183442 (shared with 9 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 8GZ. 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

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 543,475

8 sales · Mean £ 549,618

Semi-Detached

£ 400,450

8 sales · Mean £ 429,218

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK17 8GZ is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting16
Other theft14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Glebe Farm School

0.5 km
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Wavendon Gate School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Walton High

Good2793 pupils1.2 km
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Kents Hill School

Good75 pupils1.3 km
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Monkston Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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Kents Hill Park all-through school

Good746 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BP Connect0.5 km
  • Homesense0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services)0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Gunaydin0.9 km
  • Kokoro1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wavendon Arms0.8 km
fastfood

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 Brickhill3.1 km
  • Aspley Guise3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Roundabout West0.4 km
  • Kingston Roundabout West0.4 km
  • Ortensia Drive0.5 km