MK17 8QE is a safe, established residential area on Bow Brickhill Road, 0.5km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For serious buyers, MK17 8QE is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 40.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8QE are sourced from Output Area E00183446 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOW BRICKHILL ROAD, MK17 8QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW BRICKHILL ROAD, MK17 8QE.
371
40
£ 62,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8QE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK17 8QE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 40.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8QE. The average age is 39.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 452,500
2 sales · Mean £ 452,500
Detached
£ 675,000
3 sales · Mean £ 694,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8QE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Store0.5 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.4 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.5 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Station Tavern0.7 km
- Woodleys The Cottage0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.7 km
- The Coal Hatch0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Nonna's0.5 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.4 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.5 km
- Foodie Cottage0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.7 km
- Aspley Guise1.8 km
- Bow Brickhill3.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Leys0.1 km
- The Leys0.1 km
- Weathercock Lane0.5 km
- Memorial Hall0.5 km
- The Swan0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178QE · Data under Open Government Licence