Postcode MK16 8NL 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 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 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 18,891 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 8NL.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington near MK16 8NL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Ousebank Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Ousebank Gardens |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 (about £398 per square foot) in Olney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £551,250 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £355,000 | £423 |
| Terraced | 34 | £316,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 11 | £208,000 | £335 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £202,000 | £300,000 | £248,725 |
| 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 | £560,500 | £208,000 | £364,000 | £316,000 |
| 2026 | £505,000 | £220,000 | £412,500 | £301,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310 | £386 | £311 | £308 |
| 2017 | £324 | £318 | £330 | £304 |
| 2018 | £343 | £358 | £329 | £316 |
| 2019 | £356 | £329 | £350 | £338 |
| 2020 | £346 | £321 | £329 | £352 |
| 2021 | £380 | £337 | £374 | £364 |
| 2022 | £401 | £360 | £413 | £403 |
| 2023 | £392 | £350 | £369 | £375 |
| 2024 | £391 | £466 | £379 | £386 |
| 2025 | £393 | £349 | £395 | £386 |
| 2026 | £420 | £335 | £448 | £395 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK16 8NL.
In the MK16 8NL 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 | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Tickford Park Primary School | Foundation school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK16 8NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8NL, 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 8NL 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 8NL in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington is £406,500 (about £398 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to MK16 8NL, including Cedars Primary School (Good) and Tickford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK16 8NL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,891 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 8NL 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).
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.