Cambridge Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 5AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	50.9%	48.1%	-2.8%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	49.1%	51.9%	2.8%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.9%	40.9%	4.0%	37.9%	3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	46.7%	-4.0%	44.2%	2.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	4%	2.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	4.4%	4.8%	0.4%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	4%	4.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.7%	46.4%	2.7%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	39.7%	35.8%	-3.9%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	13.2%	14.9%	1.7%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	3.5%	2.8%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.5%	16.9%	-1.6%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	9.6%	-6.8%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	10.2%	-3.2%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	3.6%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	13.9%	3.8%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	32.6%	44.9%	12.3%	33.8%	11.1%
Other	5.4%	0.9%	-4.5%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	14.1%	21.8%	7.7%	2.7%	19.1%
Other Asian	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.0%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	0.8%	1.1%
White	77.2%	68.5%	-8.7%	81.4%	-12.9%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	0.2%	1.9%	1.7%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	78.1%	-7.0%	83.2%	-5.1%
European Union	5.7%	7.3%	1.6%	6.1%	1.2%
Africa	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	7.9%	12%	4.1%	5.6%	6.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.6%	77.9%	-6.7%	83.2%	-5.3%
10+ Years	1.7%	14.1%	12.4%	9.8%	4.3%
5-10 Years	0.5%	4.2%	3.7%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	3.5%	2.1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	1.6%	-8.1%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	29.6%	46.2%	-16.6%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	21.8%	6.5%	15.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Cambridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cambridge Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 310th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK12 5AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cambridge Street are based on 288 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cambridge Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK12 5AE

Average Price
£326,882

Semi-Detached
£309,736

Terraced
£329,712

Detached
£284,600

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cambridge Street

Average Price
£324,408

Semi-Detached
£329,427

Terraced
£329,123

Detached
£381,985

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,649

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cambridge Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-09-27	£315,031
83 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-08-10	£281,211
89 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2020-10-02	£309,885
49 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2018-11-30	£357,607
87 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£269,995	2018-01-18	£332,939

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK12 5AE

Employment

MK12 5AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

MK12 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Self-Employed	46
Part-Time Employee	46
Retired	35
Looking after home or family	27
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Education	27
Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Transport and storage	17
Manufacturing	16
Information and communication	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	6
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU	3out of 4	196 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG	3out of 4	447 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE	3out of 4	647 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT	3out of 4	865 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY	- not rated	1,302 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA	- not rated	2,149 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	4,782 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Radcliffe School Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT	- not rated	753 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	3,010 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	3,010 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	3,010 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	2out of 4	3,027 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX	- not rated	210 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ	4out of 4	1,084 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT	- not rated	1,381 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	3,593 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	- not rated	3,831 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Beans Coffee House	10-12 The Square	226 yd
MK Christian Foundation	The Square	227 yd
MK Everest	5 Radcliffe Street	272 yd
Cafe Balti	52 Church Street	281 yd
Papa Johns	33 Stratford Road	340 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wolverton Town Bowls Club	Cambridge Street	182 yd
Wolverton Sports Club	Osborne Street	184 yd
Milton Keynes Snooker Club	First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square	227 yd
Masonic Hall	22-24 The Square	227 yd
Wolverton Workmen's Social Club	49-51 Stratford Road	328 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Namji	4 The Square	227 yd
Domino's Pizza	2 The Square	227 yd
Spice Bar MK Ltd	18 The Square	236 yd
Roma's Piadina Limited	47 Anson Road	332 yd
Silver Sea Chinese Takeaway	40 Stratford Road	340 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Stratford Road	427 yd
Tesco	Stratford Road	526 yd
Asda	1-2 Glyn Square	568 yd
Tesco	7 Ardwell Lane	843 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	234 yd
Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street	health and fitness suite	307 yd
Bushfield School MOON STREET	grass pitches	446 yd
Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD		453 yd
Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	506 yd
Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West	swimming pool	555 yd
Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE	health and fitness suite	636 yd
Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE	grass pitches	645 yd
Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	753 yd
Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road	grass pitches	1,083 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.93 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.93 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.