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 199.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.1% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beeward Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 83rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-09 | £255,685 |
| 4 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2023-04-13 | £253,505 |
| 7 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-09-18 | £246,390 |
| 3 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-02 | £200,148 |
| 6 Beeward Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-01-30 | £184,672 |
| 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 | - not rated | 123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Way First School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 821 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 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,128 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | 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.