Sokeman Close, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK12 6LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	50.2%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.5%	49.8%	1.3%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	27.4%	29.2%	1.8%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	50%	-8.3%	44.2%	5.8%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.7%	10%	3.3%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	6%	8.8%	2.8%	6.1%	2.7%

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	37.4%	47.8%	10.4%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	44.2%	35.6%	-8.6%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.3%	10%	-5.3%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.5%	6.6%	4.1%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21%	23.6%	2.6%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.6%	8.9%	-11.7%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	11.4%	-4.1%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	12.2%	8.2%	5.3%	6.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	15.2%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	27%	26.2%	-0.8%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	3.1%	0.0%
Pakistani	6.4%	7.2%	0.8%	2.7%	4.5%
Other Asian	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	3.7%	0.3%	-3.4%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	81.6%	86.3%	4.7%	81.4%	4.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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	87.7%	89.2%	1.5%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	7.4%	4.9%	-2.5%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.1%	88%	0.9%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.2%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	5.5%	1%	-4.5%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	1.7%	-3.5%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	7.6%	6.5%	1.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Sokeman Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sokeman Close was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the Stony Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sokeman Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Stony Stratford and the 363rd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

🔎 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 6LL, 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 Sokeman Close are based on 51 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 Sokeman Close, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK12 6LL

Average Price
£303,115

Semi-Detached
£317,010

Terraced
£278,419

Detached
£313,846

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sokeman Close

Average Price
£324,759

Semi-Detached
£326,626

Terraced
£306,070

Detached
£390,174

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sokeman CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Sokeman Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-02-10	£358,922
30 Sokeman Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£242,000	2025-01-31	£246,326
7 Sokeman Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-12-18	£335,919
16 Sokeman Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-10-31	£328,832
26 Sokeman Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£231,000	2024-05-29	£249,237

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK12 6LL

Employment

MK12 6LL 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 retired residents living in MK12 6LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Information and communication	16
Transport and storage	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	227 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE	4out of 4	936 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU	3out of 4	1,181 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	1,505 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	636 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP	- not rated	2,795 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN	2out of 4	4,028 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN	- not rated	4,292 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT	3out of 4	4,667 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	827 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU	3out of 4	4,699 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	4,860 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ	- not rated	5,084 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	5,129 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
Greek Grill Cafe	1 Harnett Drive	709 yd
Slated Row Cafe	The Old School House, Old Wolverton Road	880 yd
Safari MK	3 Carters Lane	1,016 yd
Wolverton House	Stratford Road	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Georges Fish & Kebab Bar	76 Shearmans	740 yd
Oriental Inn Express	77 Shearmans	740 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	3 Ardwell Lane	762 yd
Pizza Go Go	5 Ardwell Lane	789 yd
Galley Hill Peri Peri	2 Barford	932 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	7 Ardwell Lane		789 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ARDWELL LANE	grass pitches	145 yd
Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	598 yd
Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West	swimming pool	710 yd
Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE	grass pitches	816 yd
Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road	grass pitches	856 yd
Watling Way Centre (Closed)	swimming pool	926 yd
St. Mary & St Giles C Of E School SOUTH SITE SOUTH SITE GALLEY HILL	grass pitches	933 yd
Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,022 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	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	14.7%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	327.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	327.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.93 Mbit/s

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