MK9 1DS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Upper Third Street, 0.7km from Rooksley in Milton Keynes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK9 1DS has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (285 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER THIRD STREET, MK9 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER THIRD STREET, MK9 1DS.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1DS 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1DS are high at 285 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
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Heelands School
Bradwell Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Office Outlet0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Giovanni's Downtown Gelato0.8 km
- Gourmet Desserts0.8 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Be At One0.4 km
- Brewdog0.5 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- All Good0.6 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.4 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.2 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.4 km
- Bistro Live0.5 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- HiTea0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dessert Hut0.9 km
- Itsu0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes0.6 km
- Wolverton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Witan Gate House0.2 km
- Witan Gate House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
- Santander House0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: MK91DS · Data under Open Government Licence