Cambridge Street is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5AE is located in the Wolverton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5AH, MK12 5HP, MK12 5AN, MK12 5HT, MK12 5AF, MK12 5AT, MK12 5HU, MK12 5AD, MK12 5HS.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 104th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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.

| 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 | £321,300 |
| 83 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-10 | £293,070 |
| 89 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-02 | £316,052 |
| 49 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-11-30 | £364,724 |
| 87 Cambridge Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2018-01-18 | £339,564 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stratford Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | Stratford Road | 526 yd | |
| Asda | 1-2 Glyn Square | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 843 yd |
| 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 |
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 | 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 |
| 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.