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Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands

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About

Bow Brickhill and Woburn Sands form a distinct area on the southern edge of Milton Keynes, characterised by their proximity to ancient woodland. The landscape is dominated by the Greensand Ridge, with Bow Brickhill village nestled against the wooded slopes. This area retains a more traditional, village-like atmosphere compared to the central grid squares, with older brick and flint buildings. The presence of the Grand Union Canal adds a linear waterway through the surroundings.

A key feature is the extensive Aspley Heath and Brickhills woodland, part of the wider Forest of Marston Vale. Woburn Sands functions as the main local service centre with its high street. The area is defined by this blend of residential settlement, retail space, and significant protected forest. The Woburn Sands railway station provides a direct link to central Milton Keynes and beyond, integrating these communities into the larger city's transport network.

Area overview

On average Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands is £69,575 per year. There are 3 schools in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands is home to around 8,744 people, with a population density of about 438.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands Population
8,744
Population density
438.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.4(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.81(+37%)
Other theft
9.49(+69%)
Public order
7.89(+30%)
Vehicle crime
7.55(+104%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,656
76.1%
Other White
515
5.89%
Indian
369
4.22%
African
344
3.93%
Other Asian
105
1.2%
Total population: 8,746

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,041
43.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,148
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
970
13.89%
No qualifications
723
10.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,449
40.14%
Owns outright
1,141
31.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
13.21%
Other social rented
185
5.12%
Shared ownership
160
4.43%
Total households: 3,610

Property prices in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £433,750 in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached53£415,000
Terraced38£362,500
Flats32£210,000
Detached87£580,000

10 years median price trend in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands.

All postcodes in Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands

MK178FZ

Butcher Crescent

MK178LX

Ortensia Drive

MK178RA

Club Lane

MK178RZ

Station Road

MK179NZ

Watling Street

MK178UB

Chantry Close

MK179RG

Coleman Close

MK178WU

Baker Grove

MK178ZL

Kings Row

MK178AN

Lower End Road

MK178YX

High Street

MK177DG

Giles Grove

MK177ED

Wilson Grove

MK178LP

Phoebe Lane

MK179FZ

Aspley Woods View

MK178TZ

Warren Way

MK178ND

Cranbrook

MK107PE

Fen Street

MK178GB

Badgers Holt

MK178UY

Tavistock Close

MK178PZ

Blackthorn Grove

MK178GG

Cable Crescent

MK107LZ

Jupiter Gardens

MK78AF

Byrd Crescent

MK178LY

Walton Road

MK78PE

Goldmark Close

MK177BU

Fitz Hugh Crescent

MK178LH

Walton Road

MK178HB

Bel Air Grove

MK177AJ

Courtenay Croft

MK178YG

George Close

MK177BR

Neweham Road

MK177EL

Johnson Croft

MK177AY

Fullers Ground

MK178TU

Burney Drive

MK179LX

Watling Street

MK178XR

Cross End

MK177BF

Wafandun Lane

MK78QA

Handel Mead

MK78EY

Ravel Close

MK178FJ

Fairface Way

MK179JB

Rushmere Close

MK178LZ

Chevry Close

MK177EZ

Woolsley Crescent

MK179RD

Woburn Sands Road

MK178LG

Burney Drive

MK78RD

Davenport Lea

MK178XP

Burney Drive

MK177AR

Danesborough & Walton

MK177AT

Lower End Road

MK178QY

High Street

MK178GS

Greensand View

MK178YN

Winehouse Grove

MK178RT

The Close

MK178HG

Brosse Crescent

MK107PB

Suez Grove

MK178HD

Bel Air Grove

MK179LB

Church Road

MK179JP

Greenways

MK177BD

Fullers Ground

MK78PR

Nielson Court

MK178RJ

Shelton Court

MK178XU

Victoria Drive

MK178PJ

Wood Street

MK107LX

Argonaute Wharf

MK78PG

Boyce Crescent

MK178PH

Wood Street

MK178JG

Elmswell Gate

MK178FA

Club Lane

MK107LQ

Westergate Avenue

MK178HA

Cranfield Road

MK177EP

Palmer Close

MK178GN

Blacksmiths Way

MK178YE

Burney Drive

MK179NR

Watling Street

MK78QB

Wishart Green

MK178QS

Leblanc Close

MK178PG

Chapel Street

MK178GA

Eastaff Croft

MK107LR

Artemis Grove

MK178FP

Station Road

MK178QQ

Hardwick Place

MK178LQ

Elliot Avenue

MK178GW

Drayhorse Crescent

MK179PR

Danesborough & Walton

MK178AG

Newport Road

MK178YZ

Longacre

MK177BJ

Wells Grove

MK179NJ

High View

MK177DF

Danesborough & Walton

MK178LJ

Newport Road

MK178AJ

Wavendon House Drive

MK179NA

Woburn Road

MK178RU

Station Road

MK178ZF

Joyce Rise

MK177DL

Houseman Way

MK178NE

Cranbrook

MK78PZ

Rackstraw Grove

MK177AH

Bolebec Avenue

MK179NE

Watling Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.