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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

MK56DS

Nathanial Close

MK56HA

Holy Thorn Lane

MK56NF

Hubble Drive

MK58AQ

London Road

MK58DJ

Linceslade Grove

MK58DQ

Greenhill Close

MK80NE

Hoyton Gate

MK56AZ

Stafford Grove

MK56EN

Beaumaris Grove

MK56FU

Oakhill Road

MK56LS

Pascal Drive

MK58AS

Church Lane

MK58AW

The Green

MK80PU

Loughton & Shenley

MK89LA

Bradwell Road

MK56BH

Hedges Court

MK56ET

Rayleigh Close

MK56HJ

Matthew Court

MK58EU

Wilmin Grove

MK89BT

Lamport Court

MK89EL

Burghley Court

MK56JL

Sheepcoat Close

MK56JW

Willets Rise

MK56LX

Otterburn Crescent

MK89AR

Kensington Drive

MK56DU

Oville Court

MK56HZ

Aldwycks Close

MK58DR

Hoppers Meadow

MK58EY

Paynes Drive

MK80NQ

Innes Court

MK80PJ

Proctor Rise

MK89DY

Farnham Court

MK89EA

Gatcombe

MK56GF

Chalkdell Drive

MK56LB

Chalkdell Drive

MK56LJ

Holy Thorn Lane

MK58DL

Linceslade Grove

MK80LW

Dunthorne Way

MK89DS

Holyrood

MK89HN

Kensington Drive

MK138NP

Loughton & Shenley

MK56AQ

Selby Grove

MK56DT

Morrell Close

MK58AH

Ardys Court

MK58AR

Shenley Road

MK80LX

Dunthorne Way

MK56BU

Burchard Crescent

MK56HP

Hedingham Court

MK58AA

Watling Street

MK58AN

The Meadway

MK58WH

Roebuck Way

MK89BE

Lydiard

MK89BH

Swallowfield

MK89DQ

Avington

MK89HD

Longleat Court

MK56GU

Loughton & Shenley

MK56HE

Rochester Court

MK56ND

Adrian Avenue

MK58EL

Redland Drive

MK58HE

Sumner Court

MK56EZ

Tattershall Close

MK58AJ

Bradwell Road

MK56GL

Chalkdell Drive

MK56GT

Loughton & Shenley

MK58BH

Thorwold Place

MK58EP

Lucy Lane

MK89AB

Kensington Drive

MK89AZ

Goodwood

MK89DZ

Goodwood

MK89EB

Sheldon Court

MK56BT

Selby Grove

MK56FH

Sorensen Court

MK56JG

Benbow Court

MK58AL

Bradwell Road

MK58BP

Redland Drive

MK58FD

Farnell Court

MK80PB

Morland Drive

MK58EZ

Holt Grove

MK80PT

Tattenhoe Street

MK89AE

Holyrood

MK89BB

Bowood Court

MK89BG

Petworth

MK89BD

Chatsworth

MK89BY

Attingham Hill

MK56DQ

Gramwell

MK56DW

Knapp Gate

MK80NU

Fripp Gardens

MK89AU

Breamore Court

MK89HA

Peckover Court

MK56AJ

Chalgrove Field

MK56DN

Knapp Gate

MK56EL

Rhuddlan Close

MK56EP

Pleshey Close

MK56GB

Chalgrove Field

MK80PF

Watson Close

MK89AX

Highgrove Hill

MK89BS

Buscot Place

MK56LP

Burchard Crescent

MK58EN

Olde Bell Lane

MK89AG

Highgrove Hill

Data Sources

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