Postcode MK5 7BQ 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 low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below 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 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Emerson Valley District Park.
Westcroft & Shenley Brook End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Westcroft & Shenley Brook End has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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 MK5 7BQ.
Westcroft & Shenley Brook End near MK5 7BQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK5 7BQ.
In the MK5 7BQ postcode area, located within Westcroft & Shenley Brook End, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 50 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7HH | 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 7BQ, 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 MK5 7BQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 MK5 7BQ 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 8 schools close to MK5 7BQ, including Shenley Brook End School (Good), Caroline Haslett Primary School (Outstanding) and Long Meadow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK5 7BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,919 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 MK5 7BQ 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.