MK8 0AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Great Holm in Milton Keynes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
MK8 0AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK8 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00084656 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK8 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK8 0AW.
409
37
£ 62,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK8 0AW 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
MK8 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK8 0AW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK8 0AW has low crime rates — 22 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
Holmwood School
Loughton Manor First School
Denbigh School
Loughton School
Two Mile Ash School
Ashbrook School
Whitehouse Primary School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Crownhill Supermarket0.5 km
- Martin McColls0.3 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kensington0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Macintyre Coffee Shop0.4 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.9 km
- Playful Pottery0.9 km
- SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.1 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dragon Bay0.1 km
- Fike Akhis Express0.1 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.9 km
- Hong Kong Cottage0.1 km
- Royal Briyani0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.8 km
- Milton Keynes3.0 km
- Wolverton3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Vincent Avenue0.2 km
- Vincent Avenue0.2 km
- Loughton Roundabout West0.3 km
- Loughton Roundabout West0.3 km
- Crownhill Roundabout South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK80AW · Data under Open Government Licence