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MK16 9LH

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Olney

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Detailed insights for MK16 9LH

Overview

Postcode MK16 9LH 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 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 £310,000 and £530,000. The nearest station is Aspley Guise, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,880 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington is £65,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK16 9LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington near MK16 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aspley Guise located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
37.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-16%)
Other theft
8.82(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.08(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(+25%)
Vehicle crime
6.61(+78%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
91.7%
Other White
16
6.04%
Other Asian
2
0.75%
Caribbean
2
0.75%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
40.69%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.72%
No qualifications
25
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.05%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Olney

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 183
Typical range (middle 50%): £310K – £530K

Based on 183 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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Olney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£545,000£398
Semi-Detached49£347,000£396
Terraced40£336,250£401
Flats18£225,000£349

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Olney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£561,000£289,999£370,000£316,000
2026£530,000£175,000£348,500£324,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£388£386
2026£407£312£404£410
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK16 9LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK16 9LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 202625, High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LHDetachedFreehold£710,000
15 Jul 20263, Kilpin Green, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LZTerracedFreehold£480,000
01 Jul 202671, Kilpin Green, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LZDetachedFreehold£535,000
05 Aug 202541, Kilpin Green, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LZDetachedFreehold£410,000
27 Mar 20264, Hackett Place, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LXDetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the MK16 9LH postcode area, located within Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK16 9LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryNorth Crawley CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK16 9LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK16 9LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNorth Crawley Mart25 High Street, North Crawley, Milton Keynes, MK16 9LHWalking directions to North Crawley Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district.

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,845
Band C£2,109
Band D£2,372
Band E£2,899
Band F£3,427
Band G£3,954
Band H£4,744

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 MK16 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Keith McLean

Olney - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Curtis

Milton Keynes North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyMilton Keynes NorthE14001370
WardOlneyE05009418
ParishNorth CrawleyE04001267
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hanslope, Castlethorpe & SheringtonE02003460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 002FE01016803
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK16 9LH

Is MK16 9LH (Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington) safe?

The area around MK16 9LH 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near MK16 9LH?

The median sale price around MK16 9LH in Olney is £400,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK16 9LH?

There is 1 school close to MK16 9LH, including North Crawley CofE School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around MK16 9LH?

MK16 9LH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK16 9LH (Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes North covering MK16 9LH 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).