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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 98 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
98
Deprivation level
5/10
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
49.71(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.14(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(+50%)
Public order
9.32(+53%)
Vehicle crime
7.59(+100%)
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 173 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
Detached23£420,000
Flats18£193,500
Semi-Detached37£335,000
Terraced95£290,000

10 years median price trend in Wolverton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.