Postcode MK5 8AR is located in an urban city, within the Loughton & Shenley ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Loughton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Loughton is £70,064 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Loughton Valley Linear Park.
Loughton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Loughton has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Loughton is £70,064 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK5 8AR.
Loughton near MK5 8AR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Milton Keynes Central | N/A | Walking directions to Milton Keynes Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Loughton Valley Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Loughton Valley Linear Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Loughton & Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £646,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Loughton & Shenley
In the MK5 8AR postcode area, located within Loughton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Loughton Village Stores | 71 London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AF | Walking directions to Loughton Village Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Engaine Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6JU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.