Old Wolverton Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK12 5NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	50%	53.1%	3.1%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	50%	46.9%	-3.1%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 5NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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	52.4%	54.3%	1.9%	37.9%	16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	31.5%	27.8%	-3.7%	44.2%	-16.4%
Separated	4.2%	4%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	10.5%	11.3%	0.8%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	63.8%	41.1%	-22.7%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	32.2%	41.7%	9.5%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	4%	12%	8.0%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	0%	3.4%	3.4%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.8%	12.1%	2.3%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	12.8%	-7.5%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	4.7%	4.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.9%	14.1%	-4.8%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	35.7%	48.3%	12.6%	33.8%	14.5%
Other	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	12.6%	9.7%	-2.9%	2.5%	7.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	3.4%	0.6%	-2.8%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
White	77.6%	83.4%	5.8%	81.4%	2.0%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	83.3%	80.6%	-2.7%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	5.7%	6.9%	1.2%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	6.9%	4.6%	-2.3%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	4.6%	4.0%	1.3%	3.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.8%	80.6%	-2.2%	83.2%	-2.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	12%	10.9%	9.8%	2.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	8.6%	5.7%	-2.9%	2.2%	3.5%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Italy	5.2%	0.6%	4.6%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Muslim	8%	6.5%	1.5%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Old Wolverton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Wolverton Road was 184.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.2% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Wolverton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 96th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

🔎 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 5NL, 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 Old Wolverton Road are based on 35 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 Old Wolverton Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK12 5NL

Average Price
£2,170,667

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£671,448

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£6,668,323

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Wolverton Road

Average Price
£692,313

Semi-Detached
£489,964

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£569,676

Flats/Maisonettes
£330,747

Other
£1,052,299

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Wolverton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building	£6,600,000	2023-11-01	£6,722,981
Wharfside Cottage Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2018-12-19	£535,376
Galleon Cottage Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2018-03-06	£563,450
23 Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building	£3,000,000	2015-10-13	£3,823,834
Flat A Canal Cottage Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2011-12-22	£975,466

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK12 5NL

Employment

MK12 5NL 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.

The percentage of student residents living in MK12 5NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Student (economically inactive)	14
Retired	14
Part-Time Employee	14
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY	4out of 4	1,336 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE	4out of 4	1,477 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT	3out of 4	1,485 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG	3out of 4	1,698 yd	Foundation school	No	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	794 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP	- not rated	3,909 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN	- not rated	4,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN	2out of 4	4,529 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	341 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	4,712 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	4,864 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	303 yd
Faith Dimensions Ministries	The World Of Faith Ministries, 63 Stratford Road	821 yd
Greek Grill Cafe	1 Harnett Drive	901 yd
BSH Home Appliances (Bartlett Mitchell)	Grand Union House, Old Wolverton Road	1,058 yd
Papa Johns	33 Stratford Road	1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Galleon Inn	Old Wolverton Road	540 yd
The Craufurd Arms Hotel	59 Stratford Road	821 yd
Wolverton Workmen's Social Club	49-51 Stratford Road	935 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roma's Piadina Limited	47 Anson Road	875 yd
Silver Sea Chinese Takeaway	40 Stratford Road	1,066 yd
Peri Peri Original	25 Stratford Road	1,066 yd
Gourmet Galleria also trading as Bollywood Express and Biryani Dum	29 Stratford Road	1,066 yd
Mangal Plus	43 Stratford Road	1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Stratford Road		794 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road	grass pitches	291 yd
Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	698 yd
Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West	swimming pool	828 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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%

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