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MK4 1LB

Wistmans

Shenley Brook End

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Overview

Postcode MK4 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Shenley Brook End ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Furzton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzton is £58,540 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Furzton Lake.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Furzton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Furzton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Furzton is £58,540 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK4 1LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzton near MK4 1LB 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK4 1LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFurzton LakeLargeWalking directions to Furzton Lake
0.3 miTattenhoe Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
8,670.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.18(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-18%)
Other theft
5.32(-5%)
Drugs
3.54(+28%)
Public order
2.36(-61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
63.46%
Other White
38
12.62%
African
23
7.64%
Other Asian
10
3.32%
Indian
9
2.99%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
29.79%
No qualifications
46
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
36.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.98%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.11%
Owns outright
13
10.24%
Shared ownership
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Shenley Brook End

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £523K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Shenley Brook End area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £1,040,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shenley Brook End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£530,000£427
Semi-Detached33£295,000£438
Terraced18£277,750£441
Flats5£81,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shenley Brook End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenley Brook End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,000£75,000£235,000£215,000
2017£423,000£66,000£247,000£220,000
2018£465,000£66,500£248,000£235,000
2019£447,500£62,000£272,748£220,500
2020£465,000£55,500£280,000£287,000
2021£475,000£90,000£270,000£292,500
2022£570,000£57,000£285,000£273,750
2023£543,000£75,125£300,500£270,000
2024£570,000£65,000£320,000£275,000
2025£556,000£208,000£310,000£210,000
2026£490,000£58,500£286,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shenley Brook End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shenley Brook End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£341£127£339£315
2017£339£120£353£349
2018£350£122£354£384
2019£343£116£362£353
2020£350£110£356£344
2021£362£122£396£365
2022£408£132£442£441
2023£425£145£430£428
2024£400£126£422£419
2025£423£272£434£431
2026£408£116£443£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shenley Brook End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shenley Brook End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 1LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202536, Wistmans, Milton Keynes, MK4 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
17 Jul 202552, Wistmans, Milton Keynes, MK4 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
10 Apr 202552, Wistmans, Milton Keynes, MK4 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
22 Jan 202638, Champflower, Milton Keynes, MK4 1LDDetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Mar 202510, Swimbridge Lane, Milton Keynes, MK4 1JTDetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the MK4 1LB postcode area, located within Furzton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK4 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMerebrook Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCaroline Haslett Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryEmerson Valley SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK4 1LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK4 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express41 Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1ENWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 MK4 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saleena Raja

Shenley Brook End - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Emily Darlington

Milton Keynes Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyMilton Keynes CentralE14001369
WardShenley Brook EndE05009419
ParishShenley Brook EndE04012189
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FurztonE02003484
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 026DE01016758
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK4 1LB

Is MK4 1LB (Furzton) safe?

The area around MK4 1LB records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near MK4 1LB?

The median sale price around MK4 1LB in Furzton is £355,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK4 1LB?

There are 9 schools close to MK4 1LB, including Merebrook Infant School (Good), Caroline Haslett Primary School (Outstanding) and Emerson Valley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK4 1LB?

MK4 1LB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK4 1LB (Furzton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central covering MK4 1LB is Emily Darlington (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saleena Raja (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.