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About

Olney ward is located in the northeast of Milton Keynes, near the border with Northamptonshire. The area includes the historic market town of Olney, known for its traditional high street and weekly market. The River Great Ouse runs through the ward, providing green spaces and walking paths. Olney has a mix of older properties and newer developments, with a range of local shops, cafes, and independent businesses serving the community.

The ward has good transport links, with the A509 connecting it to Milton Keynes and nearby towns. Olney also has several schools, including Olney Infant Academy and Ousedale School, catering to different age groups. The area hosts annual events like the Olney Pancake Race, which attracts visitors. With its blend of rural charm and modern amenities, Olney ward offers a balance of convenience and quieter living.

Area overview

On average Olney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Olney is £56,444 per year. There are 6 schools in Olney: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Olney Population
12,437
Population density
99.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,332
91.1%
Other White
365
2.93%
Irish
164
1.32%
African
105
0.84%
Indian
101
0.81%
Total population: 12,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,221
41.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,649
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
853
16.03%
Social rents from council
276
5.19%
Other social rented
148
2.78%
Total households: 5,322

Property prices in Olney

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Olney area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Olney 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 Olney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached100£545,000
Flats10£190,000
Semi-Detached56£378,750
Terraced45£315,000

10 years median price trend in Olney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olney.

All postcodes in Olney

MK464AB

Bridge Street

MK464BL

Cowper Street

MK464BS

Midland Road

MK464BW

Cowper Street

MK464DT

Osier Way

MK464EL

Langlands

MK465DX

Moores Hill

MK465FR

High Street

MK465HT

Hipwell Court

MK465QG

Cobbs Garden

MK169HL

Pound Lane

MK169JN

Lewens Croft

MK169NZ

Knoll Close

MK465BQ

Weston Road

MK464DA

East Street

MK464DE

High Street

MK464DX

Olney & Lavendon

MK465EX

Foxhill

MK465NG

Rabans Close

MK464HA

High Street

MK464HT

Olney & Lavendon

MK464JE

Castle Road

MK465DB

Westpits

MK465DN

Clifton Road

MK465LY

Hollow Wood

MK465QE

Cobbs Garden

MK465QP

West Farm Way

MK169HJ

High Street

MK464DQ

Gregory Court

MK464FT

Lavendon Road

MK464JF

Joiners Way

MK465AZ

Foxhill

MK465DA

Home Farm Court

MK465FQ

Clay Pit Lane

MK465PH

Oxleys

MK465QH

Court Corner

MK169ET

Prospect Place

MK169NB

High Street

MK169NF

School Lane

MK464FJ

Olney Road

MK465EP

West Street

MK465FB

Wagstaff Way

MK465FL

Pebody Place

MK465LB

Olney Road

MK169HQ

North Crawley Road

MK169LA

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington

MK169LL

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington

MK169LT

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington

MK465JL

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington

MK464AN

Near Town Gardens

MK465LX

Stone Pit Close

MK464DP

Fairfield Close

MK464ER

Olney Road

MK464FN

Olney Road

MK465GW

West Street

MK465PS

The Pyghtle

MK160HX

Broughton Grounds Lane

MK169PP

Maryot Close

MK169HP

Shire Lane

MK438AG

Clifton Road

MK438AP

Brook Lane

MK465FS

Moores Hill

MK464AL

Freemans Gardens

MK464AT

Silver End

MK464DD

Wellingborough Road

MK464FA

Lavendon Road

MK465DR

Church Lane

MK465DW

Clifton Road

MK465ET

Dinglederry

MK465GD

Aspreys

MK465HA

Dinglederry

MK465HP

Elmlea Drive

MK465JF

Johnsons Field

MK465JT

High Street

MK465LD

Cross Lane

MK465LN

Aspreys

MK465LW

Aspreys

MK160FF

Broughton Grounds Lane

MK160HN

Cranfield Road

MK168JX

Church Lane

MK169HU

Chicheley Road

MK169JR

Newport Pagnell Road

MK169PA

Church Road

MK169QP

Bakers View

MK464AE

Coneygere

MK464DY

Olney & Lavendon

MK464ES

Langlands

MK464FB

Bridge Street

MK464FF

Lavendon Road

MK464HP

Northampton Road

MK464JD

Castle Road

MK464JX

Palmers Road

MK465LQ

Olney & Lavendon

MK465NA

Crab Tree Close

MK465PB

Rivetts Close

MK169FT

High Street

MK169HN

High Street

MK169JL

Newport Road

MK169LH

Chequers Lane

MK169NA

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.