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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

MK58AB

London Road

MK58FA

Paynes Drive

MK58PA

Harrison Close

MK58DU

Edy Court

MK58DQ

Greenhill Close

MK56LX

Otterburn Crescent

MK56GS

Bowmont Drive

MK80LX

Dunthorne Way

MK56JT

Musgrove Place

MK58PB

Davy Avenue

MK56BU

Burchard Crescent

MK58FR

Seebeck Place

MK58AA

Watling Street

MK89DU

Portchester Court

MK80PB

Morland Drive

MK58AZ

Leys Road

MK89AU

Breamore Court

MK56GT

Loughton & Shenley

MK89AB

Kensington Drive

MK89EB

Sheldon Court

MK56HJ

Matthew Court

MK56BD

Engaine Drive

MK80PQ

Dandridge Court

MK89HA

Peckover Court

MK89AL

Haddon

MK89DW

Gatcombe

MK56GZ

Eredine Crescent

MK56AX

Stafford Grove

MK80PD

Davison Court

MK80DZ

Dunthorne Way

MK56JF

Benbow Court

MK56LS

Pascal Drive

MK58PP

Davy Avenue

MK58FL

Redland Drive

MK56LN

Boltwood Grove

MK80LZ

Ashford Crescent

MK58AX

Leys Road

MK58DD

Specklands

MK58DB

Specklands

MK89HL

Badminton View

MK56EG

Lowndes Grove

MK80NQ

Innes Court

MK56FS

Forthill Place

MK80PZ

Singleton Drive

MK56EB

Robertson Close

MK89EE

Westwood Close

MK56LP

Burchard Crescent

MK56BW

Selby Grove

MK56BY

Pigott Drive

MK56JP

Oakhill Close

MK89ER

Edgecote

MK80NE

Hoyton Gate

MK56BA

Engaine Drive

MK58BQ

Turvill End

MK56AY

Stafford Grove

MK56BE

Engaine Drive

MK56EY

Burchard Crescent

MK89BW

Kensington Drive

MK56DA

Shepperds Green

MK58NL

Davy Avenue

MK89BS

Buscot Place

MK89EA

Gatcombe

MK89EH

Anglesey Court

MK56ET

Rayleigh Close

MK80PP

Highmore Croft

MK56NF

Hubble Drive

MK80NS

Cosway Place

MK56LR

Kendall Place

MK56JN

Pigott Drive

MK56BQ

Peers Lane

MK58AW

The Green

MK56HF

Burchard Crescent

MK56GR

Merlewood Drive

MK80PT

Tattenhoe Street

MK56JW

Willets Rise

MK56DL

Thirlby Lane

MK89AT

Mentmore Court

MK56DW

Knapp Gate

MK56GA

Clifton Moor

MK56FD

Vernier Crescent

MK58AU

Pitcher Lane

MK89AG

Highgrove Hill

MK89EG

Chawton Crescent

MK56NA

Rowton Heath

MK80NU

Fripp Gardens

MK80NY

Garwood Crescent

MK58HF

Cavendish Court

MK56EN

Beaumaris Grove

MK89DY

Farnham Court

MK56FQ

Beddoes Croft

MK89LG

Woodward Place

MK89HB

Hogarths Court

MK56FF

Darwin Close

MK58FX

Loughton & Shenley

MK89BP

Kensington Drive

MK56EH

Daubeney Gate

MK89BN

Kensington Drive

MK56DU

Oville Court

MK58AF

London Road

MK58AE

Cottage Common

Data Sources

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