Tanfield Lane is in Broughton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK10 9NX is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanfield Lane, Broughton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK10 9NR, MK10 9NW, MK10 9NA, MK10 9NQ, MK10 9ND, MK10 9NH, MK10 9NE, MK10 9NB, MK10 9NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK10 9NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 9NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 49.5% | 44.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 35.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 64.2% | 56.5% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 36.8% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 61% | 66.7% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 68.3% | 63.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.8% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 3.4% | -7.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 63.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 20.7% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanfield Lane was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanfield Lane has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 414th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-01 | £360,822 |
| 8 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2008-11-05 | £417,298 |
| 6 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £239,500 | 2007-09-07 | £448,699 |
| 10 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, a newly built property | £249,950 | 2007-08-03 | £452,414 |
| 12 Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £249,950 | 2007-07-27 | £480,776 |
MK10 9NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,363 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 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Farm Primary School 152 Fen Street , Brooklands MK10 7EU | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Primary School Noon Layer Drive , Middleton MK10 9EN | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkston Primary School Wadhurst Lane , Monkston MK10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tewkesbury Lane , Monkston Park MK10 9PH | 2out of 4 | 1,804 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 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,452 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 1,907 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 4,434 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 | 341 yd | |
| Broughton Mess | Fire Station Broughton, Hensman Gate | 668 yd | |
| Top Jump Inflatable Park | Northfield Gate | 1,040 yd | |
| Ball Corporation (Sodexo Food Services) | 8 Northfield Drive | 1,057 yd | |
| Harvester | Opal Drive | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Village Pavilion | Worrelle Avenue | 384 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Broughton Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wstrn Grilla | 81 Tanfield Lane | 227 yd | |
| Thai Home Cooking | The Old Granary, Brooklands Farm, Newport Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 54 Tanfield Lane | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Sports Ground (Closed) Tanfield Lane | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Milton Keynes Village Pavilion WORRELLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Broughton Fields Primary School MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Broughton Community Sports Pavilion TANFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School | artificial grass pitch | 839 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.