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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

MK177EE

Burns Grove

MK178DY

Noyers Close

MK179JT

Station Road

MK178LD

Burney Drive

MK178TY

George Avenue

MK179JF

Grovesbrook

MK177DN

Houseman Way

MK78QT

Novello Croft

MK78PB

Britten Grove

MK178FW

Summerlin Drive

MK177DQ

Robinson Crescent

MK178FN

Sandy Court

MK178EZ

Fletton Dell

MK179JW

Station Road

MK177BL

Selby Gardens

MK177BN

Thompson Avenue

MK179NH

Great Brickhill Lane

MK178PD

Asplands Close

MK178RP

Kings Close

MK178UF

Newport Road

MK178FF

Atkinson Way

MK179RF

Wadsworth Grove

MK178RR

Station Road

MK177BX

De Vere Close

MK178PR

Theydon Avenue

MK178QW

Tidbury Close

MK178FX

Balderstone Road

MK179NT

Watling Street

MK178FQ

Ambridge Lane

MK179RN

Danesborough & Walton

MK78QL

Webber Heath

MK178LU

Stockwell Lane

MK177AP

Farr Meadow

MK178DB

Wavendon Service Area

MK178XW

Wavendon Lodge Mews

MK78RE

Farjeon Court

MK178UT

Ridgeway

MK178TB

White Grove

MK179JN

Station Road

MK178NF

Coubert Crescent

MK178GP

Summerlin Drive

MK178ZE

Ginger Row

MK178XS

Lower End Road

MK78QH

Kalman Gardens

MK178PT

Elm Grove

MK179NS

Fox Farm Road

MK178AR

Crow Lane

MK179DN

Watling Street

MK178RB

High Street

MK178SA

West Road

MK177DU

Watson Drive

MK178LB

Brosse Crescent

MK178DE

Bow Brickhill Road

MK179LU

Watling Street

MK179PB

Watling Street

MK178HJ

Brosse Crescent

MK179FP

Blind Pond Lane

MK177FB

Chalice Way

MK178AW

Cranfield Road

MK178BF

Burney Drive

MK178WW

Donegan Close

MK178LW

Walton Road

MK78PP

Britten Grove

MK177BY

Burney Drive

MK177ES

Garratt Way

MK178ZD

Ravi Way

MK178ZY

Kenny Ball Avenue

MK178WR

Brubeck Way

MK178RS

Danesborough & Walton

MK178XN

Wood View

MK177BA

Fullers Ground

MK178WG

Burney Drive

MK179LJ

Church Road

MK178WL

Newport Road

MK78QJ

Britten Grove

MK179LN

Brickhill Manor Court

MK178RG

Shelton Court

MK178LS

Burney Drive

MK78PF

Boyce Crescent

MK178WE

Harris Way

MK178WB

Newport Road

MK178UJ

Newport Road

MK177AF

Bolebec Avenue

MK178EW

Fen Street

MK178ZQ

Danesborough & Walton

MK178YW

Burney Drive

MK178UP

Deethe Close

MK178ZP

Danesborough & Walton

MK178GQ

Greensand View

MK78RG

Irving Dale

MK179LD

Church Road

MK178XD

Asplands Close

MK177AU

Farr Meadow

MK178FE

Kiln Drive

MK178QB

Theydon Avenue

MK178QZ

Poirers Grove

MK179JX

Edwin Close

MK178PS

Elm Grove

MK178AH

Menday Gardens

MK107JS

Fen Street

Data Sources

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