Beeward Close is in Greenleys, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 6LJ is located in the Wolverton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beeward Close, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 6LF, MK12 6LG, MK12 6LH, MK12 6LQ, MK12 6LR, MK12 6LN, MK12 6AH, MK12 6LP, MK12 6LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 36% | 46.6% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 45.8% | 37.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 20.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 24.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 81% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 89.7% | 81.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 81.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beeward Close was 218.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 236.6% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beeward Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 75th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-09 | £260,774 |
| 4 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2023-04-13 | £263,409 |
| 7 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-09-18 | £254,667 |
| 3 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-02 | £206,873 |
| 6 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-01-30 | £190,876 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School King George Crescent , Stony Stratford MK11 1EF | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | 2out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,420 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 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 5,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari MK | 3 Carters Lane | 747 yd | |
| The Box Arts Club | 18-20 Burners Lane | 867 yd | |
| Greek Grill Cafe | 1 Harnett Drive | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish & Kebab Bar | 76 Shearmans | 473 yd | |
| Oriental Inn Express | 77 Shearmans | 473 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 3 Ardwell Lane | 755 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 5 Ardwell Lane | 778 yd | |
| Galley Hill Peri Peri | 2 Barford | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ARDWELL LANE | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Watling Way Centre (Closed) | swimming pool | 801 yd |
| St. Mary & St Giles C Of E School SOUTH SITE SOUTH SITE GALLEY HILL | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.