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About

Wolverton ward sits in the northern part of Milton Keynes, centred on the historic railway town of Wolverton. The area is defined by its dense Victorian terraced housing, built for railway workers, and the prominent red-brick industrial architecture of the former Wolverton Works. The Grand Union Canal runs along its western edge, with a towpath providing a green corridor. The area functions as a local urban centre with independent shops and services concentrated along Stratford Road and Church Street.

The district retains a strong industrial heritage and community identity separate from the newer grid squares of Milton Keynes. The modern Wolverton Mill development, with its apartments and supermarket, contrasts with the older town centre. The area is served by its own railway station on the West Coast Main Line. A large, active community garden is cultivated on the site of old railway allotments near the canal, reflecting the area's practical and self-sufficient character.

Area overview

On average Wolverton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolverton is £56,247 per year. There are 8 schools in Wolverton: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wolverton is home to around 16,195 people, with a population density of about 2,187.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolverton Population
16,195
Population density
2,187.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.64(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.14(+15%)
Public order
10.13(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+52%)
Vehicle crime
8.09(+118%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,697
66.04%
Other White
1,186
7.32%
Pakistani
1,151
7.11%
African
993
6.13%
Other Asian
308
1.9%
Total population: 16,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,256
33.83%
No qualifications
2,131
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
2,109
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,741
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,359
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 12,581

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,052
31.79%
Owns outright
1,493
23.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,404
21.75%
Social rents from council
748
11.59%
Other social rented
354
5.48%
Total households: 6,454

Property prices in Wolverton

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wolverton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolverton 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 Wolverton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced90£294,500
Semi-Detached36£340,000
Flats18£190,000
Detached22£425,000

10 years median price trend in Wolverton

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

All postcodes in Wolverton

MK125PT

Old Wolverton Road

MK125DY

Gloucester Road

MK125FD

Stratford Road

MK125NN

Old Wolverton Road

MK125SJ

Jersey Road

MK125HU

Aylesbury Street

MK125RT

Harnett Drive

MK125NW

Warren Yard

MK125SE

Bengrove

MK125JE

Buckingham Street

MK125NZ

Stratford Road

MK126AY

Ardwell Lane

MK125FQ

Dalby Close

MK125HX

Aylesbury Street

MK130EZ

Meads Close

MK130DP

Bridge Street

MK125AF

Western Road

MK125LD

Church Street

MK125JA

Buckingham Street

MK130BU

High Street

MK126AQ

Tillman Close

MK125GW

Hamon Way

MK125DT

Marina Drive

MK130ER

Fingle Drive

MK130RD

Spoonley Wood

MK126LJ

Beeward Close

MK125DX

Gloucester Road

MK125GP

Mccorquodale Road

MK125EL

Mcconnell Drive

MK125DA

Goddards Croft

MK125GZ

Aylesbury Street

MK125TW

Walker Avenue

MK130EY

Stantonbury Close

MK125HY

Aylesbury Street

MK130BE

St Giles Street

MK125FF

Christchurch Grove

MK126LH

Gleeman Close

MK125GU

Alvric Way

MK125JT

Church Street

MK125BY

Anson Road

MK125GB

Butter Row

MK125EX

St Georges Way

MK125EW

Mill Court

MK125AU

Windsor Street

MK125JG

Moon Street

MK125NE

Harnett Drive

MK125QF

Colts Holm Road

MK126AD

Herdman Close

MK125NF

Harnett Drive

MK130BT

High Street

MK125NA

Deans Road

MK125EE

St Johns Crescent

MK125NP

Old Wolverton Road

MK126AT

Ardwell Lane

MK126AJ

Pinders Croft

MK125TH

Featherstone Road

MK125EY

The Gables

MK125DP

Windsor Street

MK130BH

St James Street

MK130BG

King Edward Street

MK125ZR

Wolverton

MK125DB

Horners Croft

MK125FL

Lonsdale

MK125EA

Gloucester Road

MK125SG

Bengrove

MK130DE

Deeping Gate

MK125HZ

Aylesbury Street

MK130BL

St James Street

MK126AW

Bounds Croft

MK125JU

Church Street

MK125JY

Church Street

MK130AZ

Wood Street

MK125HW

Green Lane

MK125AQ

Cambridge Street

MK125AT

Windsor Street

MK130DD

Glyn Street

MK125SP

Wolverton

MK125JZ

Church Street

MK125GA

Llewellyn Chase

MK125BP

Anson Road

MK125EH

Southern Way

MK126AB

Buckman Close

MK130DY

Newport Road

MK125LS

Stratford Road

MK126AE

Freeman Close

MK125QD

Colts Holm Road

MK125FG

Oriel Close

MK125LZ

Stratford Road

MK125EF

Southern Way

MK130BP

High Street

MK130LJ

Culbertson Lane

MK126LE

Harvester Close

MK130EU

Leaberry

MK130DF

Glyn Street

MK125AE

Cambridge Street

MK125NH

Old Wolverton Road

MK130AL

Newport Road

MK125AP

Furze Way

MK125QW

Whiting Close

MK125HQ

Victoria Street

Data Sources

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