Postcode MK16 8NJ is located in a rural village, within the Olney ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington is £65,600 per year. The nearest station is Wolverton located about 4.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Castle Meadow.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington is £65,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK16 8NJ.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington near MK16 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverton located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Ousebank Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Ousebank Gardens |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 in Olney area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,896 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £357,000 |
| Detached | 79 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £196,500 |
10 year median price trend in Olney
In the MK16 8NJ postcode area, located within Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Cedars Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Tickford Park Primary School | Foundation school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK16 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 62 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 75-77 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK16 8NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith McLean
Olney - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Curtis
Milton Keynes North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.