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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

MK178PY

Blackthorn Grove

MK177EF

Chambers Close

MK178YF

Wedgewood Close

MK178GU

Drayhorse Crescent

MK178ET

Newport Road

MK177AD

Abbats Wood

MK179JJ

Watling Street

MK178GY

Collins Close

MK177EG

Cianchi Grove

MK178JE

Garner Lane

MK178AS

Cranfield Road

MK179NQ

Great Brickhill Lane

MK177FA

Locker Avenue

MK177AA

Wafandun Lane

MK178UH

Parkway

MK107LU

Mathias Lane

MK78QP

Rodwell Gardens

MK178XY

Burney Drive

MK179LT

George Farm Close

MK177DA

Danesborough & Walton

MK178AQ

Cross End

MK178XA

Ronnie Meadows

MK107NY

Imperial Crescent

MK107NS

Defiance Avenue

MK177DR

Lower End Road

MK178FU

Summerlin Drive

MK178RW

Station Road

MK78QU

Holst Crescent

MK178RL

High Street

MK178FY

Brawn Grove

MK178QX

Shelton Court

MK179LS

Watling Street

MK178RF

High Street

MK178NX

Russell Street

MK78PL

Beethoven Close

MK78RB

Curzon Place

MK177AL

Courtenay Croft

MK78PA

Morley Crescent

MK178SW

Burney Drive

MK178HF

Bel Air Grove

MK178QA

Elm Grove

MK178QN

Maple Grove

MK177BS

Morton Road

MK178WA

Newport Road

MK177EW

Chalice Way

MK178SF

Tansley Road

MK179LF

Drakewell Road

MK179NG

Wyness Avenue

MK178AA

Newport Road

MK179JZ

Parkway

MK178YL

Wood View

MK178YA

Montgomery Way

Data Sources

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