Postcode MK16 8NJ is located in a rural village, within the Olney area of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington is £65,600 per year. The median sale price in Olney is £400,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £525,000. The nearest station is Wolverton, about 4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Meadow.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,963 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Olney area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £540,000 | £398 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £351,250 | £395 |
| Terraced | 41 | £330,000 | £401 |
| Flats | 14 | £207,500 | £349 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465,000 | £207,250 | £302,500 | £254,950 |
| 2017 | £411,250 | £209,725 | £318,000 | £292,250 |
| 2018 | £473,500 | £208,250 | £292,000 | £282,500 |
| 2019 | £479,998 | £200,000 | £297,500 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | £565,000 | £222,000 | £326,750 | £282,000 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £217,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2022 | £570,000 | £220,000 | £380,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | £590,000 | £224,995 | £345,000 | £326,250 |
| 2024 | £560,000 | £314,999 | £353,750 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £561,750 | £289,999 | £370,000 | £317,000 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | £175,000 | £350,000 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310 | £386 | £314 | £307 |
| 2017 | £324 | £318 | £330 | £304 |
| 2018 | £343 | £358 | £329 | £316 |
| 2019 | £356 | £329 | £350 | £338 |
| 2020 | £346 | £321 | £329 | £352 |
| 2021 | £380 | £337 | £369 | £364 |
| 2022 | £401 | £360 | £413 | £403 |
| 2023 | £392 | £350 | £369 | £375 |
| 2024 | £391 | £466 | £379 | £386 |
| 2025 | £393 | £427 | £387 | £385 |
| 2026 | £406 | £312 | £406 | £410 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK16 8NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Toll House, High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8JT | Detached | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Toll House, High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8JT | Other | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 39, Mill Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 24, Mill Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8ER | Other | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 24, Mill Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £228,000 |
In the MK16 8NJ postcode area, located within Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Cedars Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Tickford Park Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
The area around MK16 8NJ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK16 8NJ in Olney is £400,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to MK16 8NJ, including Cedars Primary School (Good) and Tickford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
MK16 8NJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes North covering MK16 8NJ is Chris Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith McLean (Conservative and Unionist Party).