Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SELBY GROVE, MK5 6BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBY GROVE, MK5 6BT.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK5 6BT combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£426k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

MK5 6BT is a sought-after residential area on Selby Grove, 0.3km from Shenley Wood in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For serious buyers, MK5 6BT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k. 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 MK5 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00084671 (shared with 16 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 MK5 6BT. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 426,000

1 sales · Mean £ 426,000

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

MK5 6BT has low crime rates — 15 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils0.3 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.7 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.8 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.0 km
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Long Meadow School

Good407 pupils1.1 km
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Shenley Brook End School

Good1873 pupils1.3 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Forget Me Not0.5 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bon Viveur0.6 km
  • Big Mama's0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter0.7 km
  • Shenley Wood Village0.5 km
  • The Burnt Oak (Exxell Catering Ltd)0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Beams0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.8 km
  • Ideal Chef0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central2.0 km
  • Milton Keynes3.1 km
  • Bletchley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pigott Drive0.1 km
  • Pigott Drive0.2 km
  • Shenley Wood village0.4 km
  • Shenley Wood village0.4 km
  • Livesey Hill0.5 km