Precedent Drive is in Rooksley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK13 8PJ is located in the Central Milton Keynes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK13 8PP, MK13 9HZ, MK13 9HT, MK13 9HN, MK13 8ND, MK13 8LU, MK13 9HS, MK13 8NQ, MK13 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK13 8PJ is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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 | 45.2% | 45% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 55% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 MK13 8PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 56% | 48% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 40.8% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.5% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 42.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.2% | 60.4% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 65.9% | 58% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 57.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 15.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.7% | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Precedent Drive was 521.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 454.7% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Precedent Drive has the highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell and the 18th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Power Tools (Uk) Ltd Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £17,000,000 | 2022-07-14 | £17,209,877 |
| Hitachi Power Tools (Uk) Ltd Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £12,100,000 | 2021-08-11 | £12,693,390 |
| Hitachi Power Tools (Uk) Ltd Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £5,910,805 | 2017-12-11 | £6,391,464 |
| Hitachi Power Tools (Uk) Ltd Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2013-11-07 | £4,274,754 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK13 8PJ 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Village School Walgrave Drive , Bradwell MK13 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield School Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heelands School Glovers Lane , Heelands MK13 7QL | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Common School Scatterill Close , Bradwell MK13 9EZ | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit C, Central Retail Park, Patriot Drive | 345 yd | |
| Thomas Franks | Deltic Avenue | 384 yd | |
| Daytona International | Garratt Drive | 512 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Portway A5 to V6 | 660 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Portway A5 To V6 | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Countryman | The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard | 670 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 11-17 Vicarage Road | 765 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 6 Vicarage Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mandarin | The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard | 670 yd | |
| Simpsons Chicken and Peri Peri | 5 Swinden Court | 906 yd | |
| Heelands Takeaway | 2a Swinden Court | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit C/D/D1, The Place Retail Park, Elder Gate | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Swinden Court | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfield School DOWNLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Bradwell Village School WALGRAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| The National Badminton Centre BADMINTON CENTRE BADMINTON CENTRE BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Sport Central SPORT CENTRAL SPORT CENTRAL ELDER GATE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 890 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.