MK17 8QN is a safe, established residential area on Maple Grove, 0.3km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK17, MK17 8QN offers 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8QN are sourced from Output Area E00183446 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE GROVE, MK17 8QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE GROVE, MK17 8QN.
371
40
£ 62,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8QN 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 8QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8QN. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 365,000
6 sales · Mean £ 368,333
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
3 sales · Mean £ 302,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8QN has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swallowfield Primary
Fulbrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Woburn Country Foods0.8 km
- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.3 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.5 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.6 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Station Tavern0.4 km
- Woodleys The Cottage0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.7 km
- The Coal Hatch0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Nonna's0.7 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.5 km
- The Swan0.5 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.5 km
- Foodie Cottage0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.4 km
- Aspley Guise1.7 km
- Bow Brickhill3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Weathercock Lane0.3 km
- Weathercock Lane0.3 km
- The Leys0.3 km
- The Leys0.4 km
- Woburn Sands Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178QN · Data under Open Government Licence