MK17 8QT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK17 8QT represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00084456 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK17 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK17 8QT.
187
54
£ 62,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK17 8QT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8QT. The average age is 53.7. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 399,995
19 sales · Mean £ 423,942
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 8QT has low crime rates — 14 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
4 nearby- Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.5 km
- Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.0 km
- Pikesley Filling Station0.1 km
- Aubergine Fine Foods0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Station Tavern0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Weathercock Inn and Out0.3 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Coal Hatch0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Nonna's0.2 km
- Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
- Ottoman Kitchen0.1 km
- The Swan0.0 km
- Deep Blue Restaurant0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepper Grill0.1 km
- Foodie Cottage0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woburn Sands0.8 km
- Aspley Guise1.5 km
- Bow Brickhill3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- The Swan0.1 km
- The Swan PH0.1 km
- The Swan0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178QT · Data under Open Government Licence