Tanfield Lane is in Broughton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK10 9NH is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanfield Lane, Broughton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK10 9NF, MK10 9NE, MK10 9NA, MK10 9NW, MK10 9ND, MK10 9NX, MK10 9NU, MK10 9NJ, MK10 9NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK10 9NH is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 45% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 56.7% | 55% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK10 9NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 57% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 35% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.2% | 50.8% | -16.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 38.5% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around MK10 9NH this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 9% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 33% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 23.1% | 16.7% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 58.2% | 55.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 58.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 15.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 60.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 0% | -16.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 4.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanfield Lane was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanfield Lane has the 51st highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 309th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-12-09 | £207,861 |
| 45 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-06-12 | £230,955 |
| 27 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-03 | £150,635 |
| 25 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-02 | £213,679 |
| 11 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-03 | £111,784 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Fields Primary School Milton Road , Broughton MK10 9LS | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Farm Primary School 152 Fen Street , Brooklands MK10 7EU | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Noon Layer Drive , Middleton MK10 9EN | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkston Primary School Wadhurst Lane , Monkston MK10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Lane , Monkston Park MK10 9PH | 2out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School Newport Road , Broughton MK10 9AA | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 4,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Hindu Association | Community Centre, Ferry Meadows Close | 237 yd | |
| Broughton Mess | Fire Station Broughton, Hensman Gate | 666 yd | |
| Top Jump Inflatable Park | Northfield Gate | 971 yd | |
| Ball Corporation (Sodexo Food Services) | 8 Northfield Drive | 989 yd | |
| Harvester | Opal Drive | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Village Pavilion | Worrelle Avenue | 497 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Broughton Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wstrn Grilla | 81 Tanfield Lane | 122 yd | |
| Thai Home Cooking | The Old Granary, Brooklands Farm, Newport Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 54 Tanfield Lane | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Sports Ground (Closed) Tanfield Lane | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Broughton Community Sports Pavilion TANFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Broughton Fields Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Milton Keynes Village Pavilion WORRELLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School | artificial grass pitch | 812 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.