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MK12 5ZR

Wolverton

Milton Keynes

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Detailed insights for MK12 5ZR

Overview

Postcode MK12 5ZR is located in an urban city, within the Wolverton ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton is £59,138 per year. The nearest station is Wolverton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ouse Valley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,265 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.7%

Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton is £59,138 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from MK12 5ZR.

Flood risk

No risk

Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton near MK12 5ZR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wolverton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK12 5ZR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wolverton

N/A

Walking directions to Wolverton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK12 5ZR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOuse Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Ouse Valley Park
0.4 miOuse Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Ouse Valley Park
0.5 miOuse Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Ouse Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
439
Population density
1,085.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.66(+72%)
Public order
21.96(+262%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.01(+63%)
Vehicle crime
15.13(+308%)
Other theft
12.69(+126%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
78.68%
Other White
27
6.12%
African
17
3.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.04%
Pakistani
8
1.81%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
38.48%
Level 3 (A level)
71
20.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.41%
No qualifications
40
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
32.84%
Owns outright
53
25.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
17.65%
Other social rented
34
16.67%
Shared ownership
11
5.39%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Wolverton

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £360K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Wolverton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolverton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£475,000£391
Semi-Detached28£330,000£342
Terraced81£295,000£281
Flats16£185,250£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolverton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolverton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,750£123,750£255,000£234,000
2017£310,000£148,000£255,000£240,000
2018£370,000£170,000£278,000£242,000
2019£335,000£170,000£256,000£241,250
2020£345,678£142,500£280,000£252,500
2021£345,000£170,000£294,000£255,000
2022£462,500£205,000£325,500£292,000
2023£422,000£150,000£301,500£290,000
2024£392,000£177,500£325,000£275,000
2025£425,000£190,000£337,500£290,000
2026£595,000£148,000£275,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolverton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolverton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£203£282£233
2017£298£256£283£248
2018£334£264£294£245
2019£315£254£280£248
2020£316£204£317£246
2021£332£259£314£270
2022£383£299£343£306
2023£374£245£354£296
2024£370£305£372£294
2025£370£313£347£284
2026£416£310£317£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolverton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolverton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK12 5ZR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK12 5ZR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202544, Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LWTerracedFreehold£242,000
04 Apr 202553, Trevithick Court, Lonsdale, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FPFlatsLeasehold£300,000
20 Mar 202562, Trevithick Court, Lonsdale, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FPFlatsLeasehold£112,500
08 Apr 202618, Trevithick Court, Lonsdale, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FNFlatsLeasehold£59,500
16 Oct 202557, Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£468,000

Schools

In the MK12 5ZR postcode area, located within Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK12 5ZR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWyvern SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBushfield SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Radcliffe SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK12 5ZR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK12 5ZR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlStratford Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NTWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTescoStratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5RJWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miEuro Halal21 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LJWalking directions to Euro Halal
0.2 miMK Superstores14 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LJWalking directions to MK Superstores
0.2 miQuality Supermarket29 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LWWalking directions to Quality Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK12 5ZR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ansar Hussain

Wolverton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Curtis

Milton Keynes North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyMilton Keynes NorthE14001370
WardWolvertonE05009423
ParishWolverton and GreenleysE04012197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stony Stratford & Old WolvertonE02003468
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 010EE01034449
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about MK12 5ZR

Is MK12 5ZR (Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton) safe?

The area around MK12 5ZR records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near MK12 5ZR?

The median sale price around MK12 5ZR in Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton is £300,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK12 5ZR?

There are 8 schools close to MK12 5ZR, including Wyvern School (Good), Bushfield School (Good) and The Radcliffe School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK12 5ZR?

The closest station to MK12 5ZR is Wolverton, about 507 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK12 5ZR?

MK12 5ZR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,265 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK12 5ZR (Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes North covering MK12 5ZR is Chris Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ansar Hussain (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.