Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

THE SALT BOX, MK46 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SALT BOX, MK46 4DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK46 4DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK46 4DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £300k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

MK46 4DS is a sought-after residential area on The Salt Box, 0.4km from Lavendon in Lavendon. Administratively it sits within Olney ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK46, MK46 4DS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK46 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00084742 (shared with 9 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 4DS. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 289,997

2 sales · Mean £ 289,997

Detached

£ 975,000

5 sales · Mean £ 879,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

MK46 4DS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Lavendon School

Outstanding155 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Horseshoe0.2 km
  • The Green Man0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station12.8 km
  • Kempston Hardwick13.6 km
  • Bedford St Johns13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • Lavendon School0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km