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Shenley Wood & Crownhill

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About

Shenley Wood & Crownhill is a residential district in the western part of Milton Keynes, characterised by its network of quiet, winding streets and substantial green spaces. The area is built around a series of cul-de-sacs and crescents, with housing primarily consisting of detached and semi-detached homes from the latter 20th century. Large, mature trees line the roads and gardens, reflecting the 'wood' in its name and providing a consistent, wooded backdrop throughout the neighbourhood.

The area is structured by the presence of Shenley Wood Local Centre, which provides essential retail and community services. A defining aspect is its integration with Shenley Wood itself, an ancient woodland remnant managed as a nature reserve with marked trails, directly bordering the housing. This creates a distinct transition from residential streets into areas of oak and hazel coppice. Open parkland and the serpentine Shenley Brook also run through the district, forming key parts of the local landscape and pedestrian routes.

Area overview

On average Shenley Wood & Crownhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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 Shenley Wood & Crownhill is £77,951 per year. There are 3 schools in Shenley Wood & Crownhill: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shenley Wood & Crownhill is home to around 9,212 people, with a population density of about 2,935.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shenley Wood & Crownhill Population
9,212
Population density
2,935.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.97(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.73(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.69(-1%)
Other theft
3.58(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,783
51.93%
Indian
1,348
14.63%
Other White
686
7.45%
African
568
6.17%
Other Asian
270
2.93%
Total population: 9,211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,162
45.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,085
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
13.57%
No qualifications
816
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 7,009

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,420
43.75%
Owns outright
675
20.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
419
12.91%
Shared ownership
350
10.78%
Other social rented
277
8.53%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Shenley Wood & Crownhill

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Shenley Wood & Crownhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shenley Wood & Crownhill 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 Shenley Wood & Crownhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£122,500
Detached37£614,995
Semi-Detached30£410,000
Terraced19£336,000

10 years median price trend in Shenley Wood & Crownhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenley Wood & Crownhill.

All postcodes in Shenley Wood & Crownhill

MK56JT

Musgrove Place

MK56NQ

Loughton & Shenley

MK81EY

Katahdin Grove

MK56BJ

Fortescue Drive

MK80NY

Garwood Crescent

MK56LL

Dudley Hill

MK56DE

Gramwell

MK56BB

Engaine Drive

MK81AU

Heren Lane

MK80BB

Monro Avenue

MK56GS

Bowmont Drive

MK56NG

Eredine Crescent

MK56DF

Gramwell

MK80JP

Joplin Court

MK80DJ

Lynott Close

MK81EU

Orkney Way

MK56GT

Loughton & Shenley

MK80NN

Ashford Crescent

MK56AQ

Selby Grove

MK56BU

Burchard Crescent

MK56JN

Pigott Drive

MK81DF

Longhorn Drive

MK56DR

Baily Court

MK56HZ

Aldwycks Close

MK81EG

Salorn Way

MK81DX

Friesland Avenue

MK80BA

Wilson Court

MK56AF

Shenley Park

MK81EN

Abigar Close

MK81BN

Galway Grove

MK56BP

Fortescue Drive

MK80BP

Monro Avenue

MK80BX

Mercury Grove

MK80AU

Armstrong Close

MK80DH

Redding Grove

MK56AJ

Chalgrove Field

MK56EJ

Launceston Court

MK81AQ

Normande Crescent

MK56GB

Chalgrove Field

MK81EX

Heren Lane

MK81DH

Drysdale End

MK56NN

Redesdale Gardens

MK80PA

Ayrton Close

MK56HU

Vache Lane

MK56BY

Pigott Drive

MK80NT

Tandy Rise

MK80PP

Highmore Croft

MK56DS

Nathanial Close

MK56JL

Sheepcoat Close

MK81AF

Limousin Avenue

MK56LH

Toot Hill Close

MK81AG

Watling Street

MK56ND

Adrian Avenue

MK56DU

Oville Court

MK56LX

Otterburn Crescent

MK81ES

Holstein Crescent

MK56ES

Orford Court

MK56HA

Holy Thorn Lane

MK80BS

Kidd Close

MK56GN

Chalkdell Drive

MK80PW

Wickstead Avenue

MK81FT

Shropshire Gardens

MK81AE

Randall Avenue

MK56JP

Oakhill Close

MK81AW

Anjou Terrace

MK80AS

Lennon Drive

MK56DL

Thirlby Lane

MK80BT

Bolan Court

MK81AN

Nelore Close

MK56FQ

Beddoes Croft

MK56FD

Vernier Crescent

MK80BZ

Hendrix Drive

MK81BR

Blue Albion Lane

MK80EN

Kinnear Close

MK56EU

Thirlby Lane

MK80BU

Redding Grove

MK80BE

Baxter Close

MK80AZ

Holliday Close

MK81AT

Angus Way

MK56AN

Selby Grove

MK56BQ

Peers Lane

MK56HP

Hedingham Court

MK56BH

Hedges Court

MK81EF

Red Poll Way

MK80DB

Cline Court

MK81AZ

Angus Way

MK80BG

Redding Grove

MK81AR

Ayreshire Way

MK80HB

Presley Way

MK56DT

Morrell Close

MK56EA

Sutleye Court

MK81AH

Longhorn Drive

MK80PJ

Proctor Rise

MK81BJ

Cotswold Way

MK81BP

Barrosa Way

MK56GP

Chalkdell Drive

MK81EE

Jacob Grove

MK56HT

Matilda Gardens

MK81FQ

Lincoln Way

MK56FG

Forbes Place

Data Sources

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