Opal Drive is in Fox Milne, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK15 0DG is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK15 0DG is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 56.3% | 46.7% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 53.3% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of MK15 0DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 35.4% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 54.7% | 10.6% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (96%) 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 | 55.6% | 62.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -10.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around MK15 0DG this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 13.4% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 50.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 6.2% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.8% | 59.6% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 82.8% | 74.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 12.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 73.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Opal Drive was 328.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 347.3% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Opal Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 40th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omron House Opal Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £4,735,000 | 2019-01-09 | £5,719,614 |
MK15 0DG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Primary School Noon Layer Drive , Middleton MK10 9EN | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Farm Primary School 152 Fen Street , Brooklands MK10 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Fields Primary School Milton Road , Broughton MK10 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherdswell Academy Billingwell Place , Springfield MK6 3NP | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willen Primary School Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School Newport Road , Broughton MK10 9AA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Opal Drive | 188 yd | |
| Ball Corporation (Sodexo Food Services) | 8 Northfield Drive | 360 yd | |
| Top Jump Inflatable Park | Northfield Gate | 369 yd | |
| Broughton Mess | Fire Station Broughton, Hensman Gate | 373 yd | |
| Willen Lake Cafe | Brickhill Street | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | Broughton Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wstrn Grilla | 81 Tanfield Lane | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 54 Tanfield Lane | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Fitness Milton Keynes BRICKHILL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Broughton Sports Ground (Closed) Tanfield Lane | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Willen Lake BRICKHILL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 855 yd |
| Milton Keynes Village Pavilion WORRELLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 949 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.