Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

REDDING GROVE, MK8 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDING GROVE, MK8 0BU.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

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

MK8 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £397k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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

MK8 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Redding Grove, 0.2km from Grange Farm in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Stony Stratford ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK8, MK8 0BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00084666 (shared with 9 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 MK8 0BU. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 296,375

2 sales · Mean £ 296,375

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

MK8 0BU has low crime rates — 24 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils0.5 km
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The Hazeley Academy

Good1591 pupils0.8 km
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The Walnuts School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils1.0 km
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Whitehouse Primary School

Good579 pupils1.1 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.3 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Holmwood School

Good191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Crownhill Supermarket0.2 km
  • Martin McColls1.0 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.6 km
  • Simply Good Limited0.4 km
  • The Grange0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Dragon Bay0.8 km
  • Fike Akhis Express0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Cottage0.8 km
  • Wingers0.8 km
  • Yumas Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central2.4 km
  • Milton Keynes3.5 km
  • Wolverton4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Monro Avenue0.1 km
  • Monro Avenue0.1 km
  • Monro Avenue0.2 km
  • Hoyton Gate0.2 km
  • Hoyton Gate0.2 km