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MK4 2EE

Pickering Drive

Shenley Brook End

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Detailed insights for MK4 2EE

Overview

Postcode MK4 2EE 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 Westcroft & Shenley Brook End area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westcroft & Shenley Brook End is £82,345 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tattenhoe Valley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Westcroft & Shenley Brook End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Westcroft & Shenley Brook End has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Westcroft & Shenley Brook End is £82,345 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK4 2EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Westcroft & Shenley Brook End near MK4 2EE 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK4 2EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTattenhoe Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Valley Park
0.3 miEmerson Valley District ParkLargeWalking directions to Emerson Valley District Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
7,632.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
42.4(+431%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.18(+11%)
Public order
15.79(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.43(+17%)
Other theft
12.18(+117%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
55.28%
Other White
43
17.48%
African
12
4.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.25%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
39.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.11%
No qualifications
26
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
56.45%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.74%
Owns outright
19
15.32%
Shared ownership
6
4.84%
Social rents from council
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202540, Pickering Drive, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EESemi-DetachedLeasehold£327,000
31 Mar 202510, Lockton Court, Milton Keynes, MK4 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
29 Apr 202637, Newbridge Oval, Milton Keynes, MK4 2JQTerracedFreehold£240,000
11 Mar 202533, Newbridge Oval, Milton Keynes, MK4 2JQTerracedFreehold£199,995
17 Dec 20253, Newbridge Oval, Milton Keynes, MK4 2JGTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the MK4 2EE postcode area, located within Westcroft & Shenley Brook End, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK4 2EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMerebrook Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEmerson Valley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHowe Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK4 2EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK4 2EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express41 Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food24 Winfold Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 3DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miTesco Express50 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7HHWalking 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 2EE, 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)Westcroft & Shenley Brook EndE02003483
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 025CE01016753
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about MK4 2EE

Is MK4 2EE (Westcroft & Shenley Brook End) safe?

The area around MK4 2EE records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near MK4 2EE?

The median sale price around MK4 2EE in Westcroft & Shenley Brook End is £355,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK4 2EE?

There are 9 schools close to MK4 2EE, including Merebrook Infant School (Good), Emerson Valley School (Good) and Howe Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK4 2EE?

MK4 2EE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK4 2EE (Westcroft & Shenley Brook End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central covering MK4 2EE 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.