Field Lane is in Greenleys, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK12 6LP 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 Field Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK12 6LR, MK12 6LT, MK12 6AH, MK12 6LN, MK12 6LS, MK12 6AE, MK12 6AA, MK12 6LL, MK12 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 6LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 40.4% | 45.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 46% | 45% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.4% | 25.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 73.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 73.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 13.5% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 74.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.6% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell and the 396th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Field Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-07-23 | £225,794 |
| 10 Field Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-11-01 | £155,817 |
| 24 Field Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2023-10-20 | £67,509 |
| 46 Field Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-06-14 | £248,325 |
| 48 Field Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-19 | £238,636 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK12 6LP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 97 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 624 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | 2out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,508 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 | 922 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 4,927 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Grill Cafe | 1 Harnett Drive | 909 yd | |
| Safari MK | 3 Carters Lane | 919 yd | |
| The Box Arts Club | 18-20 Burners Lane | 953 yd | |
| Slated Row Cafe | The Old School House, Old Wolverton Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Town Bowls Club | Cambridge Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 3 Ardwell Lane | 574 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 5 Ardwell Lane | 600 yd | |
| Georges Fish & Kebab Bar | 76 Shearmans | 638 yd | |
| Oriental Inn Express | 77 Shearmans | 638 yd | |
| Papparizza | 9 Potters Lane | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 Ardwell Lane | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ARDWELL LANE | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West | swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Slated Row School (Closed) Old Wolverton Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Watling Way Centre (Closed) | swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| St. Mary & St Giles C Of E School SOUTH SITE SOUTH SITE GALLEY HILL | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.