Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

ELMHURST CLOSE, MK4 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMHURST CLOSE, MK4 1AP.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK4 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

MK4 1AP is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

MK4 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Elmhurst Close, 0.3km from The Bowl in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For families considering a move, MK4 1AP represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00084550 (shared with 3 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 MK4 1AP. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.6%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 303,333

Terraced

£ 252,750

8 sales · Mean £ 257,936

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

MK4 1AP has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11
Other theft8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils0.4 km
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils0.8 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils1.0 km
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Barleyhurst Park Primary

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Merebrook Infant School

Good146 pupils1.3 km
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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.3 km
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Romans Field School

Good57 pupils1.4 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK0.7 km
  • Kingdom Catering and Events0.7 km
  • Krispy Foods0.8 km
  • The Good Friend Takeaway0.5 km
  • Smarts Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Public House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Central MK Cafe0.4 km
  • Romanellis Pizza0.4 km
  • Frank Moran Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley2.2 km
  • Milton Keynes Central2.8 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Favell Drive0.1 km
  • Favell Drive0.1 km
  • Elfield Park Roundabout West0.1 km
  • Elfield Park Roundabout West0.1 km
  • Elfield Park Roundabout South0.3 km