The Gables is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5EY 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 The Gables, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5HE, MK12 5HF, MK12 5HD, MK12 5EX, MK12 5ES, MK12 5HB, MK12 5HG, MK12 5HL, MK12 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK12 5EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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% | 56% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 51% | 44% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 MK12 5EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 47.2% | 57.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 23.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 53.8% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 20% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.4% | 13.8% | -11.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 20.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 20.4% | 15.0% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 70.7% | 57.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 82.2% | 71% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 14.2% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 71% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 19.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gables was 297.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.9% higher than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Gables has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 47th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Seventh Floor The Gables, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-14 | £154,751 |
| Flat 2 Seventh Floor The Gables, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-14 | £154,751 |
| Flat 2 Fourth Floor The Gables, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2017-06-30 | £124,248 |
| Flat 3 Fourth Floor The Gables, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,995 | 2016-07-13 | £103,694 |
| Flat 2 Fourth Floor The Gables, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-10-18 | £110,562 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK12 5EY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bradwell Primary School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 5,065 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 | 1,439 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 4,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Everest | 5 Radcliffe Street | 293 yd | |
| King's Church MK | Kings Church Community Centre, Creed Street | 299 yd | |
| Eating Greek MK | 8 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Tea & Toast | 36 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Mr Beans Coffee House | 10-12 The Square | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Queen Victoria | 42 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Snooker Club | First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square | 353 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 22-24 The Square | 353 yd | |
| The North Western Hotel | 11 Stratford Road | 424 yd | |
| Wolverton Sports Club | Osborne Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Viet Kitchen | 28 Church Street | 338 yd | |
| Friars Fish and Chips | 34 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 30 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Namji | 4 The Square | 353 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 The Square | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1-2 Glyn Square | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | Stratford Road | 511 yd | |
| Lidl | Stratford Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bushfield School MOON STREET | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD | 448 yd | |
| Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| New Bradwell School BOUNTY STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 1,069 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.