MK9 1JL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Silbury Boulevard, 0.6km from Rooksley in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK9 1JL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK9 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00175394 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILBURY BOULEVARD, MK9 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILBURY BOULEVARD, MK9 1JL.
250
29
£ 51,200 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK9 1JL 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 1JL is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, 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 1JL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK9 1JL are high at 300 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
Priory Common School
Loughton Manor First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Office Outlet0.2 km
- Kastagreen Ltd0.3 km
- Station Square Premier News0.6 km
- Station Xpress0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Brewdog0.6 km
- Garudaa Gentlemens Club0.6 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- All Good0.6 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.5 km
- Banana Tree/What’s Your Katsu/Mimi’s Thai Kitchen0.3 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.5 km
- Bistro Live0.6 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- HiTea0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.2 km
- Bubble 'N' Roll0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- Milton Keynes0.7 km
- Wolverton3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Santander House0.3 km
- Santander House0.3 km
- Santander House0.3 km
- Witan Gate House0.3 km
- Santander House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK91JL · Data under Open Government Licence