Postcode MK5 8GB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Teardrop Lakes.
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 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 of residents in Loughton is £62,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK5 8GB.
Loughton near MK5 8GB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Milton Keynes Central | N/A | Walking directions to Milton Keynes Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Teardrop Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Teardrop Lakes |
| 0.3 mi | South Loughton Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to South Loughton Valley Park |
| 0.4 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 8GB postcode area, located within Loughton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK5 8GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Orbit News | 3 Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DE | Walking directions to Orbit News |
| 0.4 mi | Loughton Village Stores | 71 London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AF | Walking directions to Loughton Village Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.