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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

MK178UG

Bellway

MK177FG

Friary Grove

MK107LT

Osiris Grove

MK78QR

Balfe Mews

MK177AB

Harvie Card Way

MK178PQ

Chapel Street

MK178YJ

Amy Grove

MK178EX

Payne Road

MK178UE

Newport Road

MK179LY

Watling Street

MK178UR

Cranfield Road

MK177AQ

Farr Meadow

MK179JY

Woburn Sands Road

MK179NB

Watling Street

MK178SG

Station Road

MK178EU

Burney Drive

MK107NZ

Lyme Grove

MK178AL

Marsange Drive

MK177ER

Field View

MK178WZ

King Street

MK177EX

Wigg Close

MK178QG

The Leys

MK178WN

Newport Road

MK178PW

Theydon Avenue

MK179FH

Brickhill Street

MK178GT

Plysu Way

MK78HT

Morley Crescent

MK178UA

Turnpike Court

MK178PP

Lime Grove

MK107PD

Fen Street

MK178AE

Newport Road

MK178PX

Pine Grove

MK177DP

Lower End Road

MK178QT

Payne Road

MK177AW

Fullers Ground

MK178FS

Devereux Court

MK178LL

Walton Road

MK107PF

Fen Street

MK179JR

Greenways

MK177ET

Holloway Drive

MK177DH

Houseman Way

MK178PL

Theydon Avenue

MK178SB

Station Road

MK178YT

Marion Crescent

MK177FD

Danesborough & Walton

MK178UD

Chantry Close

MK178WY

Forsyth Close

MK177EH

Claridge Crescent

MK177AX

Fullers Ground

MK178QL

Woodland Way

MK178JF

Guess Gardens

MK177DY

Cardno Avenue

MK177FE

Danesborough & Walton

MK178AD

Marsange Drive

MK177AZ

Fullers Ground

MK177BW

Campion Close

MK177AE

Bolebec Avenue

MK178QP

Asplands Close

MK178FD

Greensand View

MK178RH

Hardwick Road

MK178WJ

Liverdy Grove

MK78PJ

Taverner Close

MK178UQ

Newport Road

MK179NU

Watling Street

MK178NH

Aspley Hill

MK177BT

Burney Drive

MK179JS

Downs View

MK178AF

Wavendon Fields

MK179JU

Station Road

MK178FH

Clay Gardens

MK177AS

Farr Meadow

MK177BP

Pever Green

MK178GE

Wilkie Court

MK177BG

Wafandun Lane

MK178GH

Tansley Lane

MK78EG

Berwald Close

MK178XL

Burney Drive

MK178YS

Martin Avenue

MK178NA

Church End

MK177EA

Jackson Grove

MK178FB

Club Lane

MK107NR

Bonadventure Avenue

MK179FU

Eversden Close

MK177DJ

Danesborough & Walton

MK179LZ

Watling Street

MK177DD

Coaley Drive

MK178WH

George Avenue

MK178NB

Cranbrook

MK78QD

Quilter Meadow

MK178LE

Burney Drive

MK177BH

Lower End Road

MK177EU

Locker Avenue

MK178LT

Burney Drive

MK177AG

Bolebec Avenue

MK178QH

Hardwick Road

MK178FT

Summerlin Drive

MK178QE

Bow Brickhill Road

MK179LG

Danesborough & Walton

MK178YY

Burney Drive

MK78QS

Protheroe Field

Data Sources

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