Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK8 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK8 0BX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK8 0BX 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 87% social renting, MK8 0BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK8 0BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 0BX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00084662 (shared with 10 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 0BX. 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

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 0BX has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.7 km
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils0.8 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.0 km
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Holmwood School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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The Hazeley Academy

Good1591 pupils1.1 km
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Whitehouse Primary School

Good579 pupils1.2 km
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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Crownhill Supermarket0.1 km
  • Martin McColls0.7 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kensington0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Macintyre Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • New Mandarin Restaurant0.8 km
  • Playful Pottery0.8 km
  • SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.3 km
  • Talbot Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dragon Bay0.5 km
  • Fike Akhis Express0.5 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Cottage0.5 km
  • Wingers0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central2.1 km
  • Milton Keynes3.2 km
  • Wolverton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lennon Drive0.1 km
  • Lennon Drive0.1 km
  • Monro Avenue0.2 km
  • Monro Avenue0.2 km
  • Lennon Drive0.2 km