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.
REDDING GROVE, MK8 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDING GROVE, MK8 0BU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
The Hazeley Academy
The Walnuts School
Denbigh School
Whitehouse Primary School
Loughton School
Loughton Manor First School
Holmwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Crownhill Supermarket0.2 km
- Martin McColls1.0 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.6 km
- Simply Good Limited0.4 km
- The Grange0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK80BU · Data under Open Government Licence