MK8 0BE is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Grange Farm in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK8 0BE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK8 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00084662 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK8 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK8 0BE.
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31
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK8 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK8 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK8 0BE. The average age is 31.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK8 0BE has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Denbigh School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Loughton Manor First School
Loughton School
The Hazeley Academy
Holmwood School
Whitehouse Primary School
The Walnuts School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Crownhill Supermarket0.1 km
- Martin McColls0.8 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kensington1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Macintyre Coffee Shop0.8 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.8 km
- Playful Pottery0.9 km
- SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.4 km
- Talbot Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dragon Bay0.6 km
- Fike Akhis Express0.6 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.8 km
- Hong Kong Cottage0.6 km
- Wingers0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central2.1 km
- Milton Keynes3.3 km
- Wolverton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lennon Drive0.1 km
- Lennon Drive0.1 km
- Monro Avenue0.2 km
- Monro Avenue0.2 km
- Lennon Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK80BE · Data under Open Government Licence