MK7 8DL is a safe, established residential area on Schumann Close, 0.1km from Browns Wood in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK7 8DL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, up 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK7 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00084870 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHUMANN CLOSE, MK7 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHUMANN CLOSE, MK7 8DL.
409
37
£ 61,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK7 8DL 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in MK7 8DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK7 8DL. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 398,500
2 sales · Mean £ 398,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK7 8DL has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Heronshaw School
Heronsgate School
Walton High
Wavendon Gate School
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill Park all-through school
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jey Stores0.8 km
- Red Bull Racing (Baxterstorey)0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Red Bull Technologies (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pavilion0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mithu Morrisco Peri Peri0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bow Brickhill1.4 km
- Woburn Sands2.1 km
- Fenny Stratford2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elgar Grove west0.1 km
- Elgar Grove east0.1 km
- Elgar Grove0.2 km
- Elgar Grove0.2 km
- Twyford Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK78DL · Data under Open Government Licence