Anson Road is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5FY is located in the Wolverton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5GL, MK12 5JT, MK12 5JU, MK12 5JZ, MK12 5JY, MK12 5GP, MK12 5LX, MK12 5BX, MK12 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 5FY 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 | 51.8% | 48.1% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.9% | 3.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around MK12 5FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 44.8% | 47.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 30.2% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 51.8% | 52.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 15.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 32.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 75.9% | 68.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 75.4% | 76.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 76.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.9% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road was 385.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 494.4% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 28th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Anson Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-01-29 | £458,554 |
MK12 5FY 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,148 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 | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | 2out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 5,044 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 | 532 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 5,369 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 | 167 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 33 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Spice Kebabish | 31 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Zouk Lounge | 34 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Trading as Akasaka Wolverton | 24 Stratford Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craufurd Arms Hotel | 59 Stratford Road | 167 yd | |
| Wolverton Workmen's Social Club | 49-51 Stratford Road | 295 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Snooker Club | First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square | 557 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 22-24 The Square | 557 yd | |
| Wolverton Town Bowls Club | Cambridge Street | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma's Piadina Limited | 47 Anson Road | 224 yd | |
| Silver Sea Chinese Takeaway | 40 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 25 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Gourmet Galleria also trading as Bollywood Express and Biryani Dum | 29 Stratford Road | 441 yd | |
| Mangal Plus | 43 Stratford Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stratford Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | Stratford Road | 634 yd | |
| Asda | 1-2 Glyn Square | 808 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD | 610 yd | |
| Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Bushfield School MOON STREET | grass pitches | 878 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.