MK46 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.2km from Silver End in Olney. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK46, MK46 4BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK46 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00084750 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, MK46 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, MK46 4BA.
261
52
£ 54,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK46 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
MK46 4BA is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK46 4BA. The average age is 51.7. 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
Flat
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
Terraced
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK46 4BA has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Olney Infant Academy
Olney Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Olney Town Cricket Club0.4 km
- Olney Rugby Football Club0.3 km
- The Carlton House Club - Olney0.1 km
- The Two Brewers0.1 km
- The Swan Inn and Bistro0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Capadocia 20.1 km
- Olney Bowling Club0.3 km
- The Four Pillars Tandoori0.4 km
- Courtyard Brasserie0.0 km
- Old Shanghai Restaurant0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gabriella's0.1 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.1 km
- Jasmine Cottage0.1 km
- Madeira's0.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cox & Robinson0.0 km
- Martin McColls0.0 km
- Olney Butchers Ltd.0.1 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Oxfam Books & Music Shop0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lamorna0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.0 km
- Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton12.1 km
- Milton Keynes13.1 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Bull0.1 km
- The Bull0.1 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK464BA · Data under Open Government Licence