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MK15 9EG

Japonica Lane

Broughton

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Detailed insights for MK15 9EG

Overview

Postcode MK15 9EG is located in an urban city, within the Broughton ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Willen & Downhead Park area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willen & Downhead Park is £53,891 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willen Lake.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Willen & Downhead Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Willen & Downhead Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.9%

Approximately 40.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Willen & Downhead Park is £53,891 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from MK15 9EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Willen & Downhead Park near MK15 9EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK15 9EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWillen LakeLargeWalking directions to Willen Lake
0.2 miCanal BroadwalkLargeWalking directions to Canal Broadwalk
0.3 miCanal Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Canal Open Space

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
8,173.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.6(-44%)
Other theft
8(+43%)
Vehicle crime
7.47(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-61%)
Burglary
4.8(+85%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
90.81%
Irish
10
3.53%
Other White
5
1.77%
Caribbean
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.06%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
140
49.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.47%
Apprenticeship
19
6.76%
Level 3 (A level)
16
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
32%
Owns outright
70
31.11%
Shared ownership
59
26.22%
Social rents from council
20
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.33%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Broughton

Median price£377,750
Price per sq ft£347
Sales (last 12 months)194
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £482K

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £377,750 (about £347 per square foot) in Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,262,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£568,000£394
Semi-Detached43£390,000£354
Terraced23£320,000£321
Flats62£168,500£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£441,250£185,000£312,995£247,000
2017£425,000£195,000£326,500£311,495
2018£492,995£201,000£360,000£304,998
2019£502,995£200,000£333,995£280,000
2020£454,995£166,597£360,995£313,500
2021£487,500£183,500£360,000£339,000
2022£522,500£210,000£373,748£364,498
2023£600,000£197,500£415,000£306,995
2024£520,885£193,750£397,500£336,745
2025£575,000£173,498£415,000£315,000
2026£473,750£195,000£377,750£362,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£305£287£303
2017£327£319£302£292
2018£336£292£306£313
2019£344£296£316£300
2020£337£262£320£315
2021£360£264£325£304
2022£388£319£413£342
2023£392£301£390£346
2024£378£293£366£375
2025£396£274£356£299
2026£376£317£351£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK15 9EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK15 9EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025338, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9EGFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Feb 2025350, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9EGFlatsLeasehold£333,000
28 Feb 2025318, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9EGFlatsLeasehold£450,000
21 Feb 202548, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9EDFlatsLeasehold£365,000
19 Mar 2025273, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9EFFlatsLeasehold£470,000

Schools

In the MK15 9EG postcode area, located within Willen & Downhead Park, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK15 9EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWillen Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryDowns Barn SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBrooksward SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK15 9EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK15 9EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury's Local4 Granville Square, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 MK15 9EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Hannah Tevlin

Broughton - Elected 14 Nov 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Emily Darlington

Milton Keynes Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyMilton Keynes CentralE14001369
WardBroughtonE05009410
ParishGreat LinfordE04012185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Willen & Downhead ParkE02003465
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 007DE01016773
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about MK15 9EG

Is MK15 9EG (Willen & Downhead Park) safe?

The area around MK15 9EG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 MK15 9EG?

The median sale price around MK15 9EG in Willen & Downhead Park is £377,750 (about £347 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK15 9EG?

There are 4 schools close to MK15 9EG, including Willen Primary School (Good), Downs Barn School (Good) and Brooksward School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK15 9EG?

MK15 9EG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK15 9EG (Willen & Downhead Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central covering MK15 9EG is Emily Darlington (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Hannah Tevlin (Liberal Democrats).

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.