Southern Way is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5EQ 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 Southern Way, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5EF, MK12 5EG, MK12 5DD, MK12 5DZ, MK12 5EE, MK12 5DY, MK12 5EH, MK12 5DS, MK12 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK12 5EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.1% | 36.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 49% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.4% | 44.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 33.8% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.7% | 25% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.4% | 72.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 85.7% | 86% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 85.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Way was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southern Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Southern Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-11-25 | £307,647 |
| 90 Southern Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2008-03-20 | £335,373 |
| 88 Southern Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-11-03 | £291,113 |
| 90 Southern Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2003-03-31 | £367,514 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Education | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 4,030 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granary Tea Room | Milton Keynes Museum, Mcconnell Drive | 705 yd | |
| Mr Beans Coffee House | 10-12 The Square | 899 yd | |
| MK Christian Foundation | The Square | 907 yd | |
| MK Everest | 5 Radcliffe Street | 908 yd | |
| Cafe Balti | 52 Church Street | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Town Bowls Club | Cambridge Street | 580 yd | |
| Wolverton Sports Club | Osborne Street | 587 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Snooker Club | First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square | 907 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 22-24 The Square | 907 yd | |
| The New Queen Victoria | 42 Church Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 5 Ardwell Lane | 462 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 3 Ardwell Lane | 486 yd | |
| Papa Luigi Dial-a-Pizza | 16 Heathfield | 783 yd | |
| Sattvic Foods | 5 Heathfield | 783 yd | |
| Papparizza | 9 Potters Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Hodge Lea | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Bushfield School MOON STREET | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street | health and fitness suite | 988 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.