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Milton Keynes

England / South East / Milton Keynes

About

Milton Keynes is a large district in Buckinghamshire, located in the South East of England. Known for its grid road system and modernist urban design, it was developed as a new town in the 1960s. The area features extensive green spaces, including parks and lakes, alongside commercial and residential zones. Its central location makes it a key transport hub, with easy access to London, Birmingham, and other major cities.

The district is home to a mix of businesses, retail centres, and cultural venues, such as the Milton Keynes Theatre and Bletchley Park. The population is diverse, with a range of housing options from urban apartments to suburban homes. Despite its planned layout, the area retains pockets of older villages that predate the new town development. Milton Keynes continues to grow, with ongoing infrastructure projects and new housing developments.

Area overview

On average Milton Keynes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Milton Keynes is £59,182 per year. There are 124 schools in Milton Keynes: 93 primary (14 Outstanding and 67 Good) and 15 secondary (1 Outstanding and 10 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton Keynes Population
287,060
Population density
930.1 per km²

Demographics

British
178,568
62.21%
Other White
24,430
8.51%
African
21,502
7.49%
Indian
15,348
5.35%
Pakistani
7,163
2.5%
Total population: 287,060

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
34,752
30.73%
Owns outright
27,193
24.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
21,780
19.26%
Social rents from council
11,029
9.75%
Other social rented
9,419
8.33%
Total households: 113,103

Property prices in Milton Keynes

Based on 3,180 recent sales, the median property price is £347,750 in Milton Keynes area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £2,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1,052£526,000
Flats488£181,750
Semi-Detached845£350,000
Terraced795£290,000

10 years price trend in Milton Keynes

All wards in Milton Keynes

Bletchley East

Bletchley Park

Bletchley West

Bradwell

Broughton

Campbell Park & Old Woughton

Central Milton Keynes

Danesborough & Walton

Loughton & Shenley

Monkston

Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope

Newport Pagnell South

Olney

Shenley Brook End

Stantonbury

Stony Stratford

Tattenhoe

Wolverton

Woughton & Fishermead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.