Postcode MK4 2JS 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Howe Park Wood.
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.
Westcroft & Shenley Brook End has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
The average income per household in Westcroft & Shenley Brook End is £82,345 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK4 2JS.
Westcroft & Shenley Brook End near MK4 2JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Howe Park Wood | Large | Walking directions to Howe Park Wood |
| 0.1 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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2JS.
In the MK4 2JS postcode area, located within Westcroft & Shenley Brook End, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK4 2JS
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 22b Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 4 Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2JS, 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 2JS 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.
The median sale price around MK4 2JS in Westcroft & Shenley Brook End 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 2JS, including Shenley Brook End School (Good), Howe Park School (Good) and Emerson Valley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK4 2JS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central covering MK4 2JS 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.