Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

COWPER STREET, MK46 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWPER STREET, MK46 4BW.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK46 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK46 4BW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.

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

MK46 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Cowper Street, 0.3km from Olney in Olney. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

For serious buyers, MK46 4BW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 22.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK46 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00084754 (shared with 5 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 MK46 4BW. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 365,000

12 sales · Mean £ 375,083

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

MK46 4BW has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting15
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Olney Middle School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Olney Infant Academy

Outstanding205 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Cox & Robinson0.8 km
  • Martin McColls0.8 km
  • Olney Butchers Ltd.0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Olney Town Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Olney Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • The Carlton House Club - Olney0.7 km
  • The Two Brewers0.7 km
  • The Swan Inn and Bistro1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Capadocia 20.9 km
  • Olney Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Four Pillars Tandoori0.4 km
  • Courtyard Brasserie0.8 km
  • Old Shanghai Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gabriella's0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
  • Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.9 km
  • Jasmine Cottage0.7 km
  • Madeira's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lamorna0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton12.8 km
  • Milton Keynes13.9 km
  • Milton Keynes Central14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartmouth Road0.1 km
  • Lavendon Road0.2 km
  • Lavendon Road0.2 km
  • Dartmouth Road0.2 km
  • The Castle0.3 km