Postcode MK5 6GR is located in an urban city, within the Loughton & Shenley ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Shenley Wood & Crownhill area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shenley Wood & Crownhill is £77,951 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Shenley Wood Park.
Shenley Wood & Crownhill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Shenley Wood & Crownhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shenley Wood & Crownhill is £77,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK5 6GR.
Shenley Wood & Crownhill near MK5 6GR 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shenley Wood Park | Large | Walking directions to Shenley Wood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oxley Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxley Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Toot (Site of Medieval Fort) | Medium | Walking directions to The Toot (Site of Medieval Fort) |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Loughton & Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £675,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £305,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £127,500 |
10 year median price trend in Loughton & Shenley
In the MK5 6GR postcode area, located within Shenley Wood & Crownhill, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 6GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 MK5 6GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mandy Legg
Loughton & Shenley - Elected 2 May 2024
Emily Darlington
Milton Keynes Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.