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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

MK130BD

St Mary Street

MK130AR

Wallace Street

MK130DT

Bertram Close

MK125NL

Old Wolverton Road

MK126LP

Field Lane

MK125PN

Old Wolverton Road

MK125LU

Stratford Road

MK125PD

Trinity Road

MK125JN

Church Street

MK125GT

Walker Avenue

MK125GH

Addington Avenue

MK137UE

Nightingale Crescent

MK125FE

Oriel Close

MK125JW

Church Street

MK125BT

Aylesbury Street West

MK125DU

Stacey Avenue

MK126LT

Ardwell Lane

MK125BD

Western Road

MK125DS

Windsor Street

MK130AP

Caledonian Road

MK125SL

Old Wolverton Road

MK130AD

Newport Road

MK125DG

The Square

MK125DH

Radcliffe Street

MK130AH

Newport Road

MK126LF

Oxman Lane

MK130ES

Bridgeway

MK125GJ

Meacham Meadow

MK125BX

Anson Road

MK126LQ

Thresher Grove

MK130AW

Newport Road

MK130BN

St James Street

MK125HT

Aylesbury Street

MK130EX

Earls Willow

MK125AY

Western Road

MK130EA

Thompson Street

MK125QA

Syward Row

MK130LH

Culbertson Lane

MK125TL

Canons Road

MK130EJ

Bradwell Road

MK125HD

Moon Street

MK126LS

Radman Grove

MK125ES

Cedar Lodge Drive

MK125ZD

Mill Square

MK130RH

Willowford

MK130LQ

Vienna Grove

MK125DE

Marron Lane

MK125GY

Turneys Drive

MK125LT

Stratford Road

MK125DN

Stacey Avenue

MK126AH

Haywards Croft

MK130EE

North Street

MK130FX

Wolverton

MK130EL

Bradwell Road

MK125AD

Cambridge Street

MK130EN

Bradwell Road

MK125GQ

Bridge Hook Close

MK125DF

Gloucester Road

MK125GX

East Moor Drive

MK125HG

Victoria Street

MK125BE

Western Road

MK130AQ

Newport Road

MK130DQ

Permayne

MK130LR

Gardiner Court

MK125EZ

Green Lane

MK125PU

Vickers Way

MK125HS

Aylesbury Street

MK125BN

Jersey Road

MK125HF

Moon Street

MK125LY

Creed Street

MK137UG

Evelyn Place

MK125PW

Old Wolverton Road

MK125BA

Eton Crescent

MK125SF

High Park Drive

MK125RR

Frank Atter Croft

MK130DX

Twizel Close

MK125LX

Stratford Road

MK130ED

North Street

MK125QY

Church Street

MK126AN

Drovers Croft

MK125TS

Blackhill Drive

MK130AY

Fingle Drive

MK125HA

Green Lane

MK130EQ

Harwood Street

MK125GE

Twiselton Heath

MK125RH

Old Wolverton Road

MK125GD

Orchard Grove

MK126AF

Cotman Close

MK125SH

Bengrove

MK125FT

Wodell Drive

MK125EP

Old Wolverton Road

MK125RZ

The Archery

MK130FD

Willow Bank

MK125PF

Longville

MK125PJ

Longville

MK125PR

Watermill Lane

MK125ED

Southern Way

MK125HR

Bedford Street

MK125GF

Morgan Way

MK130DS

Townsend Grove

Data Sources

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