MK17 8PL is a sought-after residential area on Theydon Avenue, 0.3km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For serious buyers, MK17 8PL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 £516k. 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 8PL are sourced from Output Area E00084457 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THEYDON AVENUE, MK17 8PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THEYDON AVENUE, MK17 8PL.
290
52
£ 62,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK17 8PL's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £516k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £516k 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 8PL. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 516,000
1 sales · Mean £ 516,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8PL 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Woburn Country Foods1.0 km
- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.3 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.3 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.4 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Station Tavern0.6 km
- Woodleys The Cottage0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.4 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Coal Hatch0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Nonna's0.5 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.2 km
- The Swan0.3 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.3 km
- Foodie Cottage0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.6 km
- Aspley Guise1.5 km
- Bow Brickhill3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Weathercock Lane0.2 km
- Weathercock Lane0.2 km
- The Leys0.3 km
- The Leys0.3 km
- Memorial Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178PL · Data under Open Government Licence