Downs Barn Boulevard, Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, MK14 7QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK14 7QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	50.9%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.3%	49.1%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.1%

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	36.5%	41.5%	5.0%	37.9%	3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	40.4%	-2.0%	44.2%	-3.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	9%	9.1%	0.1%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	9.4%	5.5%	-3.9%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46%	49%	3.0%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	34.5%	37.6%	3.1%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	14.9%	9.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	4%	2.1%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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	20.8%	23.7%	2.9%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	8.8%	-8.1%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	17.2%	1.5%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	4.7%	0.8%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	12.4%	-0.5%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	20.4%	31%	10.6%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	9.4%	2.2%	-7.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	4%	2.7%	-1.3%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	2.5%	6.2%	3.7%	2.7%	3.5%
Other Asian	9%	5.9%	-3.1%	1.6%	4.3%
Black African	9%	8.6%	-0.4%	2.5%	6.1%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	65.2%	64%	-1.2%	81.4%	-17.4%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.9%	4.7%	3.8%	1.6%	3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.2% 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	75.8%	58.2%	-17.6%	83.2%	-25.0%
European Union	3.4%	23.6%	20.2%	6.1%	17.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	7.8%	7.2%	-0.6%	2.7%	4.5%
Middle East and Asia	11.8%	10.4%	-1.4%	5.6%	4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%
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	73.9%	57.7%	-16.2%	83.2%	-25.5%
10+ Years	2.8%	22.8%	20.0%	9.8%	13.0%
5-10 Years	5%	10.9%	5.9%	2.9%	8.0%
2-5 Years	4.7%	5.6%	0.9%	2.2%	3.4%
Less than 2 years	13.7%	3%	-10.7%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.5%	76.7%	-13.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	3%	0.3%	2.7%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	13.1%	0.9%	12.2%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Hindu	5.7%	1.7%	4.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	10.4%	6.5%	3.9%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Downs Barn Boulevard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Barn Boulevard was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downs Barn Boulevard has the 41st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 350th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.4%.

🔎 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. 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 7QA, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 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 Downs Barn Boulevard are based on 224 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 Downs Barn Boulevard, Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, MK14 7QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK14 7QA

Average Price
£199,259

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£268,748

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£129,771

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downs Barn Boulevard

Average Price
£263,744

Semi-Detached
£331,618

Terraced
£288,635

Detached
£437,774

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,436

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downs Barn BoulevardStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
235A Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-08-08	£156,270
231 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2016-11-30	£331,737
235A Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2015-03-27	£150,125
227 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2015-01-28	£245,937
237A Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£116,000	2008-01-25	£164,948

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK14 7QA

Employment

MK14 7QA 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 MK14 7QA 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	113
Retired	34
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	27
Student (economically inactive)	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	12
Other	8
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	18
Manufacturing	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	4,711 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downs Barn School 69 Downs Barns Boulevard , Downs Barn MK14 7NA	3out of 4	530 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	3out of 4	688 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School Currier Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6HB	3out of 4	835 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southwood School Bryony Place , Conniburrow Boulevard MK14 7AR	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willen Primary School Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN	3out of 4	1,262 yd	Community 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	2,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ	3out of 4	2,938 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	3,477 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	3,767 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	5,131 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,511 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	3,365 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ	- not rated	4,240 yd	Free schools	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	1,623 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN	- not rated	2,008 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broughton Manor Preparatory School Newport Road , Broughton MK10 9AA	- not rated	3,685 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG	3out of 4	4,002 yd	Community special 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
David Lloyd Centre	David Lloyd, Livingstone Drive		852 yd
Camphill Cafe	Camphill Community Centre, Japonica Lane		887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Eager Poet Public House	2 Tower Crescent	634 yd
The Blacksmiths Arms	Downs Barn Boulevard	865 yd
Milton Keynes Parks Trust	Campbell Park Pavilion, 1300 Silbury Boulevard	871 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Danyals Peri Peri	15 Tower Crescent	634 yd
Neath Hill Fish & Chips	17 Tower Crescent	634 yd
Neath Hill Indian	9 Tower Crescent	634 yd
New China Garden	5 Tower Crescent	634 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	6a Tower Crescent		634 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cross And Stable Community Centre STABLE YARD		97 yd
Downs Barn PANNIER PLACE	grass pitches	420 yd
David Lloyd Club (Milton Keynes) LIVINGSTONE DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	854 yd
Brooksward School TOWER DRIVE	grass pitches	857 yd
Campbell Park SILBURY BOULEVARD	grass pitches	872 yd
St Monica'S Catholic Primary School CURRIER DRIVE	grass pitches	913 yd
Gyosie School (Closed) Brickhill Street	grass pitches	941 yd
Lovat Fields JAPONICA LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	982 yd
Southwood School BRYONY PLACE	grass pitches	1,077 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%

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