MK7 8QR is a sought-after residential area on Balfe Mews, 0.4km from Old Farm Park in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Danesborough & Walton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For serious buyers, MK7 8QR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 MK7 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00084869 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALFE MEWS, MK7 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFE MEWS, MK7 8QR.
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£ 62,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK7 8QR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK7 8QR combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK7 8QR. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK7 8QR has low crime rates — 20 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
Wavendon Gate School
Walton High
Heronshaw School
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Heronsgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Red Bull Racing (Baxterstorey)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bow Brickhill1.6 km
- Woburn Sands1.8 km
- Fenny Stratford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Britten Grove0.5 km
- Britten Grove0.5 km
- Hindmithe Gardens0.5 km
- Arne Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK78QR · Data under Open Government Licence