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MK20 0AL

Olney

Milton Keynes

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Overview

Postcode MK20 0AL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 £406,500 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £314,625 and £546,875. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Friary Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

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

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from MK20 0AL.

Flood risk

N/A

Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington near MK20 0AL 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK20 0AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFriary GardensSmallWalking directions to Friary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
25 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
296
88.1%
Other White
12
3.57%
Irish
6
1.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
32.61%
No qualifications
47
17.03%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Owns outright
38
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Social rents from council
12
9.3%
Other social rented
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Olney

Median price: £406,500
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 164
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £547K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 (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
Detached71£555,000£398
Semi-Detached45£345,000£400
Terraced35£342,500£394
Flats13£230,000£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£562,500£230,000£362,000£316,000
2026£545,000£169,000£350,000£327,000
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£394£422£388£386
2026£406£312£404£404
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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the MK20 0AL postcode area, located within Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK20 0AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryTickford Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGreen Park SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryOusedale SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 MK20 0AL, 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
ParishMoulsoeE04001264
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hanslope, Castlethorpe & SheringtonE02003460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 002FE01016803
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK20 0AL

Is MK20 0AL (Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington) safe?

The area around MK20 0AL 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.

What is the average house price near MK20 0AL?

The median sale price around MK20 0AL in Olney is £406,500 (about £397 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK20 0AL?

There are 5 schools close to MK20 0AL, including Tickford Park Primary School (Good), Green Park School (Good) and Ousedale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK20 0AL?

MK20 0AL 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 MK20 0AL (Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes North covering MK20 0AL 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).