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Milton Keynes MK17 8 area guide

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Is Milton Keynes MK17 8 a good place to live?

In Milton Keynes (MK17 8), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £514,019 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 77% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£514,019
from 211 sales
Population
18,134
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
60.5
per 1,000 · -77% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 2 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Milton Keynes MK17 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Milton Keynes MK17 8 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 6,048) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in MK17 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (58 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in MK17 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 6,640

Owned 61% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for MK17 8.

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Milton Keynes MK17 8: frequently asked questions

Is Milton Keynes MK17 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Milton Keynes MK17 8?

Recorded crime in Milton Keynes MK17 8 runs at 60.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Milton Keynes MK17 8 safe?

Crime in Milton Keynes MK17 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Milton Keynes MK17 8 runs at 60.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Milton Keynes MK17 8?

Homes in Milton Keynes MK17 8 sell for around £514,019 on average, based on 211 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Milton Keynes MK17 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Milton Keynes MK17 8 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 6,048) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Milton Keynes MK17 8?

There are 4 schools in Milton Keynes MK17 8 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Milton Keynes MK17 8 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Milton Keynes MK17 8, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Milton Keynes MK17 8 a deprived area?

Milton Keynes MK17 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).