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Woughton & Fishermead

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About

Woughton & Fishermead is a residential ward in the eastern part of Milton Keynes. It is comprised of several original grid-square neighbourhoods, including Fishermead, Netherfield, and Tinkers Bridge. The area features a mix of housing types and is served by local shopping parades and community facilities. The Grand Union Canal forms a significant part of its western boundary, with towpaths providing routes for walking and cycling.

The ward contains the large expanse of Woughton Park, which includes playing fields, a golf course, and the historic Woughton-on-the-Green village with its traditional church. This open space is a central feature, contrasting with the surrounding urban grid. The area is directly connected to the city centre by the V4 Watling Street and several redway cycle paths, integrating it into Milton Keynes's distinctive transport network.

Area overview

On average Woughton & Fishermead has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 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 per household in Woughton & Fishermead is £46,808 per year. There are 12 schools in Woughton & Fishermead: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woughton & Fishermead is home to around 18,594 people, with a population density of about 3,794.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.87(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.84(+21%)
Public order
14.36(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.5(+109%)
Other theft
11.99(+114%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,755
26.6%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,395
24.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,034
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,020
14.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,738
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 14,117

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Woughton & Fishermead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,925 up to £460,000.

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
Semi-Detached14£267,500
Flats9£129,000
Detached6£312,500
Terraced42£260,500

10 years median price trend in Woughton & Fishermead

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

All postcodes in Woughton & Fishermead

MK64NN

Farthing Grove

MK65ET

Forest Rise

MK65AQ

High Trees

MK62BJ

Pencarrow Place

MK64JE

The Hide

MK64LB

Lammas

MK62DT

Towan Avenue

Data Sources

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