MK9 1AY is a lively urban neighbourhood on North Row, 0.5km from Rooksley in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (323 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROW, MK9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROW, MK9 1AY.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 29, MK9 1AY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK9 1AY. The average age is 28.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 267,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1AY are high at 323 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfield School
Germander Park School
Heelands School
Bradwell Village School
Priory Common School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Loughton Manor First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Office Outlet0.1 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.5 km
- Station Square Premier News0.6 km
- Station Xpress0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Be At One0.6 km
- Brewdog0.7 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- All Good0.6 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.7 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Bistro Live0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- HiTea1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Wolverton3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rooksley Retail Park0.3 km
- Rooksley Retail Park0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
- Santander House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91AY · Data under Open Government Licence