Postcode MK5 8FL 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.2 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Teardrop Lakes.
Loughton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Loughton has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 240 ft away from MK5 8FL.
Loughton near MK5 8FL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milton Keynes Central | N/A | Walking directions to Milton Keynes Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Teardrop Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Teardrop Lakes |
| 0.5 mi | South Loughton Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to South Loughton Valley Park |
| 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 8FL postcode area, located within Loughton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 8FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1PG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | AAA Convenience Store | 552 Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR | Walking directions to AAA Convenience Store |
| 0.3 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 | The Corner Store | Milton Keynes, MK9 1GD | Walking directions to The Corner Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.