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Woughton & Fishermead

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About

Woughton & Fishermead is a residential ward in Milton Keynes, known for its mix of housing types and community facilities. The area includes Fishermead, one of the earliest estates built in the city, featuring a grid layout with green spaces and local amenities. Woughton, to the south, blends older and newer developments, with parks and schools serving the neighbourhood.

The ward is bordered by the Grand Union Canal and offers access to nearby retail parks and transport links, including the A5 and Milton Keynes Central station. Community centres and sports facilities provide spaces for local activities. The area reflects Milton Keynes' planned urban design, with a focus on practicality and connectivity.

Area overview

On average Woughton & Fishermead has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woughton & Fishermead is £49,736 per year. There are 12 schools in Woughton & Fishermead: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woughton & Fishermead Population
18,594
Population density
3,794.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,963
48.2%
African
3,583
19.27%
Other White
1,900
10.22%
Other Asian
768
4.13%
Other Black
498
2.68%
Total population: 18,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,122
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,603
23.42%
Owns with a mortgage
934
13.65%
Other social rented
932
13.62%
Owns outright
769
11.24%
Total households: 6,844

Property prices in Woughton & Fishermead

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £243,750 in Woughton & Fishermead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,925 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woughton & Fishermead 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 Woughton & Fishermead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£300,000
Flats12£121,000
Semi-Detached15£265,000
Terraced37£247,000

10 years median price trend in Woughton & Fishermead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead.

Data Sources

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