Whetstone Close, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK13 7PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.9%	49.4%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.1%	50.6%	0.5%	49.0%	1.6%

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	34.6%	36.1%	1.5%	37.9%	-1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.5%	46.2%	-3.3%	44.2%	2.0%
Separated	3.5%	3.5%	0.0%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	7.4%	10.1%	2.7%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	4.9%	4.2%	-0.7%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	46.3%	44.5%	-1.8%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	36.8%	35.9%	-0.9%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	11.9%	13.5%	1.6%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	4.5%	5.2%	0.7%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	17%	18.8%	1.8%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	10.1%	-9.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	16.4%	-4.8%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.6%	2.1%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	17.8%	7.9%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	30.7%	7.4%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	6%	0.7%	-5.3%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.9%	9.2%	5.3%	3.1%	6.1%
Pakistani	0.9%	4.3%	3.4%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	8.3%	10.7%	2.4%	2.5%	8.2%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3%	2%	-1.0%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	74.2%	64.3%	-9.9%	81.4%	-17.1%
Other	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.6% 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	87.2%	77.6%	-9.6%	83.2%	-5.6%
European Union	2.4%	5.2%	2.8%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	3.9%	6.3%	2.4%	2.7%	3.6%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	9.5%	4.2%	5.6%	3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	77.1%	-9.5%	83.2%	-6.1%
10+ Years	1.5%	15.4%	13.9%	9.8%	5.6%
5-10 Years	1.5%	4%	2.5%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3.9%	2%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	1.4%	-5.1%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	37.6%	46.2%	-8.6%
Hindu	6.9%	1.7%	5.2%
Muslim	7.8%	6.5%	1.3%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Whetstone Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whetstone Close was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whetstone Close has the lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell and the 19th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

🔎 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK13 7PP, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Whetstone Close are based on 32 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 Whetstone Close, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK13 7PP

Average Price
£655,892

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£655,892

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whetstone Close

Average Price
£695,540

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£695,540

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whetstone CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Whetstone Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-12-18	£509,349
7 Whetstone Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2022-02-28	£742,226
5 Whetstone Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2022-01-14	£675,752
17 Whetstone Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2020-01-10	£668,650
15 Whetstone Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2019-04-05	£800,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK13 7PP

Employment

MK13 7PP 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 MK13 7PP 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	108
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Unemployed	8
Other	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	17
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	13
Transport and storage	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP	3out of 4	4,995 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heelands School Glovers Lane , Heelands MK13 7QL	3out of 4	178 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradwell Village School Walgrave Drive , Bradwell MK13 9AZ	3out of 4	217 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Common School Scatterill Close , Bradwell MK13 9EZ	4out of 4	273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerfield School Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG	3out of 4	723 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Germander Park School 1 Germander Place , Conniburrow MK14 7DU	3out of 4	1,324 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN	- not rated	1,586 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	2,951 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	3,316 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	3,409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT	2out of 4	3,435 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP	- not rated	3,280 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ	3out of 4	5,438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	1,924 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN	- not rated	2,055 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	2,454 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD	- not rated	2,589 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ	4out of 4	3,847 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MK Dosa Corner	121 Bradwell Common Boulevard	687 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit C, Central Retail Park, Patriot Drive	823 yd
Thomas Franks	Deltic Avenue	954 yd
Daytona International	Garratt Drive	1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Prince Albert	11-17 Vicarage Road	673 yd
The Countryman	The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard	687 yd
Victoria Inn	6 Vicarage Road	735 yd
Bradwell Bowls Club	Abbey Road	1,012 yd
Bradwell Sports & Social Club	Abbey Road	1,012 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simpsons Chicken and Peri Peri	5 Swinden Court	359 yd
Heelands Takeaway	2a Swinden Court	359 yd
New Mandarin	The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard	687 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	8 Swinden Court		359 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bradwell Village School WALGRAVE DRIVE	grass pitches	346 yd
Summerfield School DOWNLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	600 yd
Heelands Sports Ground LEYBURN COURT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	707 yd
Bradwell Sports And Social Club ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	962 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	100.0%

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	78.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.6 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.6 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.99 Mbit/s

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