Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SULMAN GROVE, MK17 8JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SULMAN GROVE, MK17 8JQ.

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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 8JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order12
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Glebe Farm School

0.6 km
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Wavendon Gate School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Walton High

Good2793 pupils1.1 km
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Kents Hill School

Good75 pupils1.2 km
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Monkston Primary School

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Kents Hill Park all-through school

Good746 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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