Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WATLING STREET, MK17 9LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, MK17 9LY.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK17 9LY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK17 9LY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £786k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £786k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK17 9LY is a mixed residential area on Watling Street, 0.0km from Little Brickhill in Little Brickhill. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For serious buyers, MK17 9LY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £786k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 9LY are sourced from Output Area E00084447 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 9LY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 786,500

1 sales · Mean £ 786,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK17 9LY is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bow Brickhill2.6 km
  • Fenny Stratford3.3 km
  • Woburn Sands4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The George0.1 km
  • Recreation ground0.3 km