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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 101 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
101
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
57.79(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.85(+28%)
Other theft
7.83(+40%)
Vehicle crime
7.43(+96%)
Public order
6.95(+14%)
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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Loughton & Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,770,000.

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
Detached44£646,500
Flats27£170,000
Semi-Detached41£300,000
Terraced19£300,000

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

MK56GP

Chalkdell Drive

MK58AG

London Road

MK58BJ

Hillcrest Close

MK58ED

Ashpole Furlong

MK56AU

Fortescue Drive

MK56EB

Robertson Close

MK56FS

Forthill Place

MK56HR

Brough Close

MK58DA

Specklands

MK58EW

Olde Bell Lane

MK89BQ

Petworth

MK89HW

Waddesdon Close

MK56GA

Clifton Moor

MK56GE

Oldham Rise

MK56LR

Kendall Place

MK89DH

Petworth

MK89ES

Dorton Close

MK56AG

Selby Grove

MK58AT

School Lane

MK58EA

Ashpole Furlong

MK58ET

Homeward Court

MK58FB

Redland Drive

MK58ES

Ashpole Furlong

MK80PG

Garwood Crescent

MK56AD

Mansell Close

MK56GW

Loughton & Shenley

MK56JH

Engaine Drive

MK58FH

Catesby Croft

MK58FT

Whittle Court

MK89AP

Stonor Court

MK58FR

Seebeck Place

MK56FZ

Clifton Moor

MK56HS

Bodiam Close

MK80NN

Ashford Crescent

MK89BJ

Aynho Court

MK56DD

Engaine Drive

MK56DE

Gramwell

MK56FX

Brewster Close

MK56JY

Barrett Place

MK58PG

Loughton & Shenley

MK58PP

Davy Avenue

MK89DX

Rangers Court

MK56BB

Engaine Drive

MK56FP

Kirkwood Grove

MK56FY

Boroughbridge

MK56GN

Chalkdell Drive

MK80LZ

Ashford Crescent

MK89AT

Mentmore Court

MK56AE

Oakhill Road

MK56AF

Shenley Park

MK56BP

Fortescue Drive

MK56ES

Orford Court

MK58ER

Wallmead Gardens

MK80NF

Nicholson Grove

MK89DD

Haddon

MK56DJ

The Homestead

MK56DP

Cecily Court

MK56EE

Lowndes Grove

MK56EU

Thirlby Lane

MK56LL

Dudley Hill

MK58DT

Linceslade Grove

MK80NP

Wickstead Avenue

MK89EP

Hampton

MK56HY

Bateman Croft

MK80PA

Ayrton Close

MK56DB

Edmund Court

MK56GS

Loughton & Shenley

MK56JE

Benbow Court

MK56NQ

Loughton & Shenley

MK58DD

Specklands

MK58DP

Higgs Court

MK58PA

Harrison Close

MK89DF

Huntingbrooke

MK89HJ

Loseley Court

MK56AA

Foxcovert Road

MK58BG

Crane Court

MK80NY

Garwood Crescent

MK80PW

Wickstead Avenue

MK89HH

Kew Court

MK56AR

Oakhill Road

MK56BE

Engaine Drive

MK56AL

Watling Street

MK56DH

Engaine Drive

MK56FF

Darwin Close

MK56GR

Merlewood Drive

MK58DH

Rushleys Close

MK80DZ

Dunthorne Way

MK89BP

Kensington Drive

MK89DU

Portchester Court

MK56NB

Evesham Way

MK58BD

Ebbsgrove

MK80NL

Seabrooke Court

MK89AD

Southwick Court

MK89AF

Holyrood

MK89BW

Kensington Drive

MK56EQ

Lowndes Grove

MK56FT

Downhill Close

MK56GZ

Loughton & Shenley

MK56JT

Musgrove Place

MK58DN

Bradwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.