MK9 1BL is a lively urban neighbourhood on South Row, 0.8km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK9 1BL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00175392 (shared with 92 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROW, MK9 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROW, MK9 1BL.
286
30
£ 51,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1BL 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
MK9 1BL is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1BL. The average age is 30.1. 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)
Crime around MK9 1BL is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Loughton School
Loughton Manor First School
St Paul's Catholic School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Summerfield School
Glastonbury Thorn School
Denbigh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B & M Stores0.6 km
- Office Outlet0.8 km
- Argos Super Store0.2 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Be At One0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
- Blossom Room0.9 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- All Good0.4 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.8 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.5 km
- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.3 km
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Wolverton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fanzone shuttle0.2 km
- Central Bus Station0.3 km
- Rugby World Cup shuttle0.3 km
- Central Railway Station0.3 km
- Central Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91BL · Data under Open Government Licence