MK17 8JQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Sulman Grove, 0.3km from Brinklow in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
MK17 8JQ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £494k, up 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8JQ are sourced from Output Area E00183442 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SULMAN GROVE, MK17 8JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SULMAN GROVE, MK17 8JQ.
322
26
£ 62,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
MK17 8JQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 26, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8JQ. 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
£ 474,950
6 sales · Mean £ 454,125
Detached
£ 447,475
2 sales · Mean £ 447,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK17 8JQ is moderate at 73 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
Kents Hill School
Monkston Primary School
Kents Hill Park all-through school
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Connect0.5 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Cox & Robinson1.0 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services)0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gunaydin0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Walnut Tree Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Chinese Chef1.0 km
- Foodtrip1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Smashburger0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tawny Owl1.0 km
- Wavendon Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands2.1 km
- Bow Brickhill3.1 km
- Aspley Guise3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ortensia Drive0.4 km
- Kingston Roundabout West0.5 km
- Ortensia Drive0.5 km
- Kingston Roundabout West0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178JQ · Data under Open Government Licence