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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 7 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

Median price£376,000
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £613K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Loughton & Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughton & Shenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£680,000£401
Semi-Detached32£319,000£425
Terraced19£305,000£364
Flats25£170,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loughton & Shenley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton & Shenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£149,000£242,500£242,500
2017£496,500£150,000£285,998£230,000
2018£425,000£175,000£280,998£280,000
2019£488,325£140,000£278,500£280,000
2020£516,000£147,500£284,250£282,000
2021£560,000£90,000£318,000£340,000
2022£650,000£248,750£357,500£357,500
2023£576,500£222,500£287,000£355,000
2024£630,000£268,000£320,000£312,500
2025£636,500£170,000£296,000£315,000
2026£725,000£161,750£360,500£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton & Shenley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughton & Shenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£213£324£359
2017£342£186£319£278
2018£332£218£346£320
2019£315£182£311£303
2020£329£221£324£359
2021£351£179£356£287
2022£404£273£429£373
2023£409£277£415£407
2024£419£290£416£370
2025£398£221£399£372
2026£408£224£468£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughton & Shenley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Loughton & Shenley in the last year.

All postcodes in Loughton & Shenley

MK56AS

Primatt Crescent

MK56GE

Oldham Rise

MK80PX

Singleton Drive

MK56EZ

Tattershall Close

MK56NQ

Loughton & Shenley

MK58BG

Crane Court

MK56EW

Beaumaris Grove

MK56JJ

Burchard Crescent

MK80PR

Garwood Crescent

MK56AA

Foxcovert Road

MK138NP

Loughton & Shenley

MK56EL

Rhuddlan Close

MK89HW

Waddesdon Close

MK80NN

Ashford Crescent

MK56AB

Shenley Road

MK89AJ

Houghton Court

MK56BZ

Kirke Close

MK56GG

Merlewood Drive

MK58AP

Bradwell Road

MK56HZ

Aldwycks Close

MK89DN

Hatchlands

MK80NH

Kramer Court

MK89DQ

Avington

MK56HY

Bateman Croft

MK89DZ

Goodwood

MK80PY

Wickstead Avenue

MK56GB

Chalgrove Field

MK58FT

Whittle Court

MK58PJ

Radian Court

MK89AP

Stonor Court

MK56GD

Enders Court

MK89DG

Avington

MK89AD

Southwick Court

MK89DR

Holyrood

MK56HT

Matilda Gardens

MK58ES

Ashpole Furlong

MK58BE

Pitcher Lane

MK58FB

Redland Drive

MK89DT

Albury Court

MK58EL

Redland Drive

MK89BE

Lydiard

MK58EH

Little Meadow

MK56GL

Chalkdell Drive

MK89EZ

Littlecote

MK58FF

Pinks Close

MK80NB

Ashford Crescent

MK56DX

Burchard Crescent

MK56AN

Selby Grove

MK58PL

Davy Avenue

MK58HL

Roebuck Way

MK80NZ

Mahoney Court

MK89AZ

Goodwood

MK58AD

Linceslade Grove

MK80NR

Reynolds Place

MK58HB

Glebe Close

MK58EU

Wilmin Grove

MK89HJ

Loseley Court

MK58BF

Bignell Croft

MK58BB

All Saints View

MK58FJ

Redland Drive

MK56DN

Knapp Gate

MK56ES

Orford Court

MK89HD

Longleat Court

MK56DB

Edmund Court

MK89DH

Petworth

MK89DX

Rangers Court

MK89BZ

Chalcot Place

MK56BL

Salden Close

MK89DF

Huntingbrooke

MK56ND

Adrian Avenue

MK89EQ

Chawton Crescent

MK80NT

Tandy Rise

MK56HD

Framlingham Court

MK80ND

Hayman Rise

MK56AZ

Stafford Grove

MK58BU

Foxley Place

MK58BS

Bradwell Road

MK56AP

Wilks Croft

MK89ED

Petworth

MK89AS

Chatsworth

MK58DJ

Linceslade Grove

MK58EA

Ashpole Furlong

MK56HR

Brough Close

MK56GJ

Chalkdell Drive

MK58EN

Olde Bell Lane

MK56AL

Watling Street

MK56FG

Forbes Place

MK58BJ

Hillcrest Close

MK80PS

Garwood Crescent

MK56DE

Gramwell

MK56JY

Barrett Place

MK80NF

Nicholson Grove

MK56BP

Fortescue Drive

MK80NA

Gainsborough Close

MK56BX

Pigott Drive

MK58FP

Davy Avenue

MK56EX

Burchard Crescent

MK89HP

Haddon

MK80PJ

Proctor Rise

MK56LL

Dudley Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.