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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

MK177DT

Sturgess Avenue

MK179LR

Watling Street

MK178UX

Vandyke Close

MK178TD

Warren Way

MK178NY

Weathercock Lane

MK177DB

Danesborough & Walton

MK178GD

Sturdy Lane

MK179JQ

Haynes Close

MK178FL

Crossley Drive

MK78PD

Verdi Close

MK177EB

Neale Close

MK178GZ

Elmswell Road

MK107NQ

Bonadventure Avenue

MK178YU

Menday Gardens Mews

MK178GF

Pierres Place

MK107LW

Andromeda Chase

MK178NQ

Downham Road

MK178LR

Phoebe Lane

MK178YR

Bruce Loke

MK107LS

Swiftsure Drive

MK178DA

Lower End Road

MK178PB

Asplands Close

MK178YQ

Harris Way

MK178LN

St Marys Close

MK178SE

Burney Drive

MK177BB

Bell Grove

MK178WX

Hardy Close

MK107LL

Valiant Close

MK177BZ

Burney Drive

MK178JD

Fearnley Close

MK178WT

Baker Grove

MK78QW

Holst Crescent

MK177BQ

Waffas Hill

MK177DS

Sibley Grove

MK178NZ

Fontaines Road

MK107LY

Pinafore Gardens

MK78PW

Hindemith Gardens

MK178GR

Greensand View

MK178WP

Harris Way

MK179LE

London End Lane

MK179LH

Church Road

MK178YP

Danesborough & Walton

MK179LA

Woburn Sands Road

MK78RA

Greatheed Dell

MK179NW

Great Brickhill Lane

MK178RE

Vicarage Street

MK78PX

Vivaldi Court

MK107PA

Scythia Grove

MK178WD

Warren Way

MK178YB

Doonican Drive

MK177DE

Eccles Drive

MK178UU

Vandyke Close

MK177FH

Nave Crescent

MK177EQ

Bannister Drive

MK179PN

Harvey Close

MK107NT

Glory Avenue

MK178RY

Spring Grove

MK178GJ

Lydbrook Lane

MK178XZ

Acker Bilk Drive

MK78EZ

Rossini Place

MK178UN

Newport Road

MK178QF

The Leys

MK178PE

Gretz Close

MK178UL

Hillway

MK178PU

Blackthorn Grove

MK178NU

Russell Street

MK178RQ

High Street

MK177DW

Watts Drive

MK179LQ

Church Road

MK78HR

Britten Grove

MK178XT

Montgomery Way

MK78RF

Ketelbey Nook

MK178PN

Theydon Avenue

MK177EY

Woolsley Crescent

MK178WS

Baker Grove

MK177AN

Courtenay Croft

MK177EN

Nicholls Terrace

MK107LP

Triumph Way

MK178SD

High Street

MK179JH

Belvedere Lane

MK178NT

Weathercock Lane

MK179NP

Watling Street

MK178GL

Firemans Run

MK178NG

Downham Road

MK78QN

Holst Crescent

MK178ZN

Danesborough & Walton

MK178FG

Regency Mews

MK178WQ

Harris Way

MK177EJ

Farrington Way

MK178GX

Buxton Close

MK178AU

Lower End

MK178RD

Burney Drive

MK178JQ

Sulman Grove

MK177FF

Lectern

MK179NN

Russwell Lane

MK178QD

Bow Brickhill Road

MK178SQ

Burney Drive

MK177BE

Sheppard Grove

MK178UW

Cranfield Road

MK177DZ

Tetley Rise

Data Sources

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