Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK12 5FS is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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	53.9%	45.9%	-8.0%	51.0%	-5.1%
Male	46.1%	54.1%	8.0%	49.0%	5.1%

Partnership Status

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 5FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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	46.7%	47.6%	0.9%	37.9%	9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.1%	36.6%	-0.5%	44.2%	-7.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	10%	7.9%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	2.6%	3%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.9%	60.6%	5.7%	48.4%	12.2%
Good health	34.3%	29.8%	-4.5%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	8.4%	7.3%	-1.1%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around MK12 5FS this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.2%	7.3%	-4.9%	18.2%	-10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	8.5%	-6.8%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	15.2%	-3.6%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	22.6%	12.1%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	42.7%	10.4%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	7%	1.2%	-5.8%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1%	5.6%	4.6%	3.1%	2.5%
Pakistani	3.4%	2.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	4.4%	0.5%	-3.9%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	2%	10.3%	8.3%	2.5%	7.8%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	1%	2.3%	1.3%	0.4%	1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	2.3%	0.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Mixed Other	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	0.8%	1.5%
White	81.5%	69%	-12.5%	81.4%	-12.4%

Country of Birth

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	83.5%	71%	-12.5%	83.2%	-12.2%
European Union	5.4%	8.8%	3.4%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	3.7%	10.1%	6.4%	2.7%	7.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.7%	6.5%	-0.2%	5.6%	0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.4%
British Overseas	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.2%	71%	-12.2%	83.2%	-12.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	19.4%	19.1%	9.8%	9.6%
5-10 Years	2.7%	4.1%	1.4%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	7.4%	3.2%	-4.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	2.3%	-4.1%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.9%	76.7%	2.2%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	4.6%	1.3%	3.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	3.2%	0.3%	2.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	38.2%	46.2%	-8.0%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	6.8%	6.5%	0.3%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Stratford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 117.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stratford Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 197th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK12 5FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Stratford Road are based on 266 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 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK12 5FS

Average Price
£259,527

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£403,228

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,639

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stratford Road

Average Price
£480,386

Semi-Detached
£356,331

Terraced
£341,818

Detached
£475,101

Flats/Maisonettes
£196,455

Other
£2,728,319

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stratford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
281 Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-07-07	£202,887
285 Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2022-11-24	£199,131
287 Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-05-09	£226,681
286 Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£178,000	2021-11-19	£188,741
274 Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-05-21	£187,324

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK12 5FS

Employment

MK12 5FS 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	102
Self-Employed	16
Part-Time Employee	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Retired	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	17
Education	14
Information and communication	12
Other	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY	4out of 4	910 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE	4out of 4	1,279 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School King George Crescent , Stony Stratford MK11 1EF	- not rated	1,452 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT	2out of 4	608 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP	- not rated	3,491 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN	2out of 4	4,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN	- not rated	4,323 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT	3out of 4	5,353 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ	4out of 4	287 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	4,887 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	5,086 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU	3out of 4	5,388 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Slated Row Cafe	The Old School House, Old Wolverton Road	191 yd
Greek Grill Cafe	1 Harnett Drive	476 yd
Wolverton House	Stratford Road	808 yd
Faith Dimensions Ministries	The World Of Faith Ministries, 63 Stratford Road	964 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Craufurd Arms Hotel	59 Stratford Road		964 yd
The Galleon Inn	Old Wolverton Road		969 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Roma's Piadina Limited	47 Anson Road		862 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Stratford Road		970 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road	grass pitches	218 yd
Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	479 yd
Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West	swimming pool	685 yd
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ARDWELL LANE	grass pitches	841 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	34.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	34.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	34.6%

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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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