Hills Close, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK14 5DA 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	49.3%	50.2%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	50.7%	49.8%	-0.9%	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	31.9%	34.9%	3.0%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.1%	48.7%	0.6%	44.2%	4.5%
Separated	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.8%	8.8%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	8.8%	6.1%	-2.7%	6.1%	0.0%

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	46.4%	46.5%	0.1%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	34%	35.4%	1.4%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	11%	12.1%	1.1%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	6.3%	3.2%	-3.1%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	1.2%	1.7%

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	19.6%	12.3%	-7.3%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	8%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	18.8%	-2.6%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	1.5%	-1.7%	5.3%	-3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	19.2%	7.6%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	28.1%	37.9%	9.8%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	5.3%	2.3%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	4.9%	1.3%	-3.6%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	1%	0.1%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.9%	0.1%
White	89.3%	89.2%	-0.1%	81.4%	7.8%
Arab	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	90.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	5.2%	2.9%	-2.3%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.9%	90.4%	0.5%	83.2%	7.2%
10+ Years	0%	8.3%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	49.2%	46.2%	3.0%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	5.4%	6.5%	-1.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Hills Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hills Close was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hills Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 116th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK14 5DA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Hills Close are based on 59 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 Hills Close, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK14 5DA

Average Price
£275,964

Semi-Detached
£330,797

Terraced
£272,917

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hills Close

Average Price
£296,254

Semi-Detached
£350,089

Terraced
£292,338

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hills CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Hills Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-02-11	£321,754
32 Hills Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-12-06	£173,614
7 Hills Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-07-11	£305,399
9 Hills Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-09-16	£262,788
33 Hills Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-08-12	£266,260

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK14 5DA

Employment

MK14 5DA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	22
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Information and communication	13
Other	13
Transport and storage	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Monica's Catholic Primary School Currier Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6HB	3out of 4	502 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	3out of 4	605 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Linford Primary School St. Leger Drive , Great Linford MK14 5BL	3out of 4	618 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood End Infant & Pre-School Redbridge , Stantonbury MK14 6BB	3out of 4	735 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Infant School High Street , Great Linford MK14 5AX	3out of 4	767 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,242 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ	3out of 4	2,552 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	4,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	4,546 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT	2out of 4	4,995 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	4,309 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	4,585 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ	- not rated	5,462 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	512 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	689 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN	- not rated	2,661 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD	- not rated	4,585 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broughton Manor Preparatory School Newport Road , Broughton MK10 9AA	- not rated	4,749 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MIB (Selecta)	Linford Wood House, 6-12 Capital Drive	547 yd
The Little 'Bookshop'	2a St Leger Court	595 yd
Costa Coffee	3 St. Leger Court	595 yd
Mike's Books C.I.C.	2a St Leger Court	595 yd
Ora Cafe	Unit 312, Milton Keynes Business Centre, Hayley Court	775 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Eager Poet Public House	2 Tower Crescent		625 yd
The Nags Head	30 High Street		922 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	7-8 St Leger Court	595 yd
MK Fish & Pizza	9 St Leger Court	595 yd
Danyals Peri Peri	15 Tower Crescent	625 yd
Neath Hill Fish & Chips	17 Tower Crescent	625 yd
Neath Hill Indian	9 Tower Crescent	625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	2 St Leger Court		595 yd
Co-op	6a Tower Crescent		625 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brooksward School TOWER DRIVE	grass pitches	418 yd
St Monica'S Catholic Primary School CURRIER DRIVE	grass pitches	470 yd
Great Linford Primary School ST. LEGER DRIVE	grass pitches	712 yd
The Webber Independent School SOSKIN DRIVE	grass pitches	780 yd
Great Linford Cricket Pavilion CRICKET GROUND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND PAVILION HIGH STREET	grass pitches	952 yd
Marsh Drive Sport Ground GREAT LINFORD SPORTS PAVILION GREAT LINFORD SPORTS PAVILION MARSH DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	972 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	38.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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