Postcode MK4 2HW 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 Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £74,870 per year. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tattenhoe Valley Park.
Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £74,870 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK4 2HW.
Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley near MK4 2HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bletchley located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tattenhoe Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tattenhoe Valley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tattenhoe Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tattenhoe Valley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Emerson Valley District Park | Large | Walking directions to Emerson Valley District Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £530,000 | £427 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £295,000 | £438 |
| Terraced | 18 | £277,750 | £441 |
| Flats | 5 | £81,000 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2HW.
In the MK4 2HW postcode area, located within Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK4 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 24 Winfold Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 3DA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 41 Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Standing Way, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2DZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 4 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AS | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 MK4 2HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Saleena Raja
Shenley Brook End - Elected 2 May 2024
Emily Darlington
Milton Keynes Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK4 2HW records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 MK4 2HW in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £355,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to MK4 2HW, including Emerson Valley School (Good), Howe Park School (Good) and Merebrook Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK4 2HW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,481 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 Central covering MK4 2HW is Emily Darlington (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Saleena Raja (Liberal Democrats).
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.