Western Road is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5BE 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 Western Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5AY, MK12 5BD, MK12 5BG, MK12 5AR, MK12 5BQ, MK12 5AX, MK12 5BH, MK12 5AS, MK12 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 5BE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.7% | 47.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 18% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22.6% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 32.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.9% | 73.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 89.5% | 84.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Western Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Western Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-12 | £297,321 |
| 20A Western Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £173,647 |
| 22 Western Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-12-16 | £387,392 |
| 22 Western Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-09-27 | £285,067 |
| 30 Western Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-04-14 | £266,234 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY | 4out of 4 | 983 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 | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,871 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 | 820 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Dimensions Ministries | The World Of Faith Ministries, 63 Stratford Road | 433 yd | |
| MK Christian Foundation | The Square | 475 yd | |
| Mr Beans Coffee House | 10-12 The Square | 476 yd | |
| Cafe Balti | 52 Church Street | 498 yd | |
| MK Everest | 5 Radcliffe Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Town Bowls Club | Cambridge Street | 203 yd | |
| Wolverton Sports Club | Osborne Street | 297 yd | |
| The Craufurd Arms Hotel | 59 Stratford Road | 433 yd | |
| Wolverton Workmen's Social Club | 49-51 Stratford Road | 464 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Snooker Club | First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma's Piadina Limited | 47 Anson Road | 206 yd | |
| Namji | 4 The Square | 475 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 The Square | 475 yd | |
| Spice Bar MK Ltd | 18 The Square | 484 yd | |
| Silver Sea Chinese Takeaway | 40 Stratford Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stratford Road | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | Stratford Road | 746 yd | |
| Asda | 1-2 Glyn Square | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Bushfield School MOON STREET | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD | 681 yd | |
| Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road | grass pitches | 945 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.