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Loughton & Shenley

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About

Loughton & Shenley ward is situated in the southern area of Milton Keynes, characterised by its residential neighbourhoods. The area features a mix of housing from different decades, including traditional estates and more recent developments. It is bordered by the Grand Union Canal to the north and the A5 road to the south, providing clear geographical boundaries. Local amenities are centred around community facilities and several small retail parades serving daily needs.

The area includes Shenley Wood and Shenley Church End, each with its own distinct character. A notable local feature is the historic St. Mary's Church in Shenley Church End, which dates back to the 13th century. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with playing fields and pockets of woodland like Shenley Wood. The ward maintains a primarily suburban atmosphere, with convenient road links to other parts of Milton Keynes and beyond.

Area overview

On average Loughton & Shenley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughton & Shenley is £72,277 per year. There are 9 schools in Loughton & Shenley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Loughton & Shenley is home to around 14,812 people, with a population density of about 1,825.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughton & Shenley Population
14,812
Population density
1,825.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.23(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.87(+29%)
Shoplifting
8.78(+10%)
Other theft
8.03(+43%)
Vehicle crime
7.9(+113%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,493
57.34%
Indian
1,579
10.66%
Other White
1,156
7.81%
African
902
6.09%
Pakistani
424
2.86%
Total population: 14,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,093
42.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,775
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,598
13.44%
No qualifications
1,580
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,051
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 11,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,779
31.72%
Owns outright
1,330
23.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,114
19.86%
Shared ownership
661
11.79%
Other social rented
425
7.58%
Total households: 5,608

Property prices in Loughton & Shenley

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Loughton & Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loughton & Shenley 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 Loughton & Shenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£675,000
Terraced23£305,000
Semi-Detached39£318,000
Flats25£127,500

10 years median price trend in Loughton & Shenley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton & Shenley.

All postcodes in Loughton & Shenley

MK56AF

Shenley Park

MK56JL

Sheepcoat Close

MK58BN

Kirkham Court

MK56AU

Fortescue Drive

MK58ED

Ashpole Furlong

MK58ER

Wallmead Gardens

MK89BB

Bowood Court

MK56FT

Downhill Close

MK56HH

Phillip Court

MK56EJ

Launceston Court

MK89AX

Highgrove Hill

MK80NP

Wickstead Avenue

MK56GQ

Chalkdell Drive

MK56AQ

Selby Grove

MK58HQ

Snaith Crescent

MK56ED

Blatherwick Court

MK58BL

Linceslade Grove

MK56JH

Engaine Drive

MK58AL

Bradwell Road

MK89HH

Kew Court

MK89AW

Kensington Drive

MK56HE

Rochester Court

MK56HA

Holy Thorn Lane

MK56AE

Oakhill Road

MK56LT

East Green Close

MK89BA

Corsham Court

MK56BG

Peers Lane

MK56DJ

The Homestead

MK56FH

Sorensen Court

MK56HS

Bodiam Close

MK58DG

Greenhill Close

MK89DP

Holyrood

MK56FZ

Clifton Moor

MK89DA

Basildon Court

MK58GF

Loughton & Shenley

MK89AN

Kensington Drive

MK89EN

Breamore Court

MK80PE

Singleton Drive

MK80NJ

Dunthorne Way

MK56LJ

Holy Thorn Lane

MK58EJ

Redland Drive

MK58EX

Paynes Drive

MK89AR

Kensington Drive

MK58FH

Catesby Croft

MK56GN

Chalkdell Drive

MK89BT

Lamport Court

MK58HG

Snaith Crescent

MK56EU

Thirlby Lane

MK56JA

Stafford Grove

MK56NB

Evesham Way

MK58DT

Linceslade Grove

MK89ES

Dorton Close

MK89AA

Bradwell Road

MK56JG

Benbow Court

MK58GB

Loughton & Shenley

MK56BB

Engaine Drive

MK80PF

Watson Close

MK89BX

Attingham Hill

MK89DS

Holyrood

MK44DA

Wisewood Road

MK80PH

Tennant Close

MK56FP

Kirkwood Grove

MK89ET

Gatcombe

MK58EZ

Holt Grove

MK56DY

Knapp Gate

MK80PG

Garwood Crescent

MK58FD

Farnell Court

MK80PA

Ayrton Close

MK56BT

Selby Grove

MK80NG

Innes Court

MK58PG

Loughton & Shenley

MK89DB

Fenton Court

MK89AH

Rushton Court

MK56AJ

Chalgrove Field

MK56JU

Engaine Drive

MK56LB

Chalkdell Drive

MK89DE

Huntingbrooke

MK58DH

Rushleys Close

MK56EE

Lowndes Grove

MK89DL

Holyrood

MK56HL

Duncan Grove

MK89EF

Westwood Close

MK56EA

Sutleye Court

MK56ER

Francis Court

MK89EJ

Vyne Crescent

MK58BA

Common Lane

MK58EW

Olde Bell Lane

MK56DG

Gramwell

MK58DL

Linceslade Grove

MK56BH

Hedges Court

MK56LZ

Langport Crescent

MK56LY

Otterburn Crescent

MK89AE

Holyrood

MK56GU

Eredine Crescent

MK89EL

Burghley Court

MK56DS

Nathanial Close

MK80PN

Eardley Place

MK58EE

Ashpole Furlong

MK56HP

Hedingham Court

MK56EP

Pleshey Close

Data Sources

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