Postcode MK5 8AZ 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 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Loughton is £62,300 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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 of residents in Loughton is £62,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK5 8AZ.
Loughton near MK5 8AZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milton Keynes Central | N/A | Walking directions to Milton Keynes Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Loughton Valley Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Loughton Valley Linear Park |
| 0.2 mi | Loughton Valley Linear Park | Medium | Walking directions to Loughton Valley Linear Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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 | 53 | £638,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £302,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Loughton & Shenley
In the MK5 8AZ postcode area, located within Loughton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 8AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 500 Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1BB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | AAA Convenience Store | 552 Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR | Walking directions to AAA Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1PG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Loughton Village Stores | 71 London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AF | Walking directions to Loughton Village Stores |
| 0.5 mi | The Corner Store | Milton Keynes, MK9 1GD | Walking directions to The Corner Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.