MK17 8NR is a sought-after residential area on St Vincents, 0.7km from Woburn Sands in Aspley Guise. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK17, MK17 8NR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £546k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8NR are sourced from Output Area E00087777 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST VINCENTS, MK17 8NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST VINCENTS, MK17 8NR.
327
51
£ 56,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8NR 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
MK17 8NR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £546k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £546k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8NR. The average age is 50.9. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
Semi-Detached
£ 532,000
1 sales · Mean £ 532,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8NR has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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
Fulbrook
Swallowfield Primary
Aspley Guise Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.4 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.4 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Anchor1.0 km
- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.2 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Nonna's0.4 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.4 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- Blue Orchid1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.4 km
- Foodie Cottage0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moore Place Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands1.1 km
- Aspley Guise1.2 km
- Ridgmont3.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's RC Church0.1 km
- St Mary's RC Church0.1 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- The Swan PH0.4 km
- Memorial Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178NR · Data under Open Government Licence