Green Lane is in Wolverton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 5HW 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 Green Lane, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 5HJ, MK12 5HR, MK12 5HQ, MK12 5HP, MK12 5DH, MK12 5HH, MK12 5DJ, MK12 5AF, MK12 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 5HW 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 | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 40.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.8% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 44.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 19.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77.2% | 68.5% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 85.1% | 78.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 77.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.1% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 310th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49A Green Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2026-01-29 | £342,614 |
| 103 Green Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-10-16 | £346,211 |
| 61 Green Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-05-15 | £371,672 |
| 109 Green Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-01 | £296,490 |
| 95 Green Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-11-10 | £376,643 |
MK12 5HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK12 5HW 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bradwell Primary School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radcliffe School Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT | - not rated | 911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | 2out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX | - not rated | 137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Beans Coffee House | 10-12 The Square | 204 yd | |
| MK Christian Foundation | The Square | 212 yd | |
| MK Everest | 5 Radcliffe Street | 218 yd | |
| Cafe Balti | 52 Church Street | 337 yd | |
| Eating Greek MK | 8 Church Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Sports Club | Osborne Street | 128 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Snooker Club | First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square | 212 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 22-24 The Square | 212 yd | |
| Wolverton Town Bowls Club | Cambridge Street | 212 yd | |
| The New Queen Victoria | 42 Church Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namji | 4 The Square | 212 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 The Square | 212 yd | |
| Spice Bar MK Ltd | 18 The Square | 224 yd | |
| Friars Fish and Chips | 34 Church Street | 381 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 30 Church Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1-2 Glyn Square | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Stratford Road | 543 yd | |
| Lidl | Stratford Road | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 175 yd |
| Bushfield School MOON STREET | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD | 463 yd | |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 912 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.