Colesbourne Drive, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK15 9AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.9%	0.9%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49%	48.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 9AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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	24.1%	23.2%	-0.9%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	60.6%	-4.2%	44.2%	16.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	2%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.9%	6.1%	0.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	3.2%	6.9%	3.7%	6.1%	0.8%

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	55.6%	48.8%	-6.8%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	32.5%	35.3%	2.8%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	9.3%	13.4%	4.1%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 45.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.3%	11.7%	3.4%	18.2%	-6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.3%	-0.6%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	10.9%	-4.9%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	2.4%	-3.9%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	19%	5.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	45.7%	5.8%	33.8%	11.9%
Other	6.3%	0.8%	-5.5%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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)
Chinese	2.3%	3.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	9.3%	11.4%	2.1%	3.1%	8.3%
Pakistani	6%	4.3%	-1.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	4.3%	3.3%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
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%	1.8%	1.1%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed Other	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	72.2%	70.5%	-1.7%	81.4%	-10.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.9% 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	78.5%	71.9%	-6.6%	83.2%	-11.3%
European Union	2.6%	8.8%	6.2%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	7.9%	6.3%	-1.6%	2.7%	3.6%
Middle East and Asia	8.6%	10.2%	1.6%	5.6%	4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	77.8%	73%	-4.8%	83.2%	-10.2%
10+ Years	1%	21.7%	20.7%	9.8%	11.9%
5-10 Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	3.6%	2.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	17.5%	0%	-17.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	5.7%	13.5%	-7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	7.4%	1.7%	5.7%
Muslim	6.4%	6.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Colesbourne Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colesbourne Drive was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Colesbourne Drive has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK15 9AN, 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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 Colesbourne Drive are based on 88 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 Colesbourne Drive, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK15 9AN

Average Price
£653,507

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£653,507

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colesbourne Drive

Average Price
£744,187

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£744,187

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colesbourne DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Colesbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2025-05-08	£551,706
34 Colesbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2023-08-23	£669,795
30 Colesbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2022-05-05	£712,937
20 Colesbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2021-06-21	£665,157
22 Colesbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£552,000	2021-04-30	£644,539

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK15 9AN

Employment

MK15 9AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in MK15 9AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Professional, scientific and technical activities	30
Education	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	14
Information and communication	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP	3out of 4	4,885 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willen Primary School Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN	- not rated	785 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willen Primary School Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN	3out of 4	785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	3out of 4	860 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	860 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward First School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	860 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	860 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedars County Middle School Bury Street , MK16 0DT	- not rated	3,429 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portfields County Middle School Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS	- not rated	3,634 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA	- not rated	4,745 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ	- not rated	2,504 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	2out of 4	2,538 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,562 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,562 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,562 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,813 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	3,194 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ	3out of 4	4,116 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gyosei International School Uk Japonica Lane , V10 Brickhill Street MK15 9JX	- not rated	714 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willow Park School 8 Danbury Court , Linford Wood MK14 6LJ	- not rated	1,613 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	- not rated	1,975 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	- not rated	1,975 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Personalised Education Centre (NPEC) Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	- not rated	1,975 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Camphill Cafe	Camphill Community Centre, Japonica Lane	572 yd
David Lloyd Centre	David Lloyd, Livingstone Drive	777 yd
Baxter Storey (Mercedes Benz Financial Services UK Ltd.)	Delaware Drive	859 yd
Scania GB (Wilson Vale Catering)	Delaware Drive	973 yd
Guliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park	Livingstone Drive	1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ship Ashore	12 Granville Square	711 yd
The Eager Poet Public House	2 Tower Crescent	714 yd
Milton Keynes Parks Trust	Campbell Park Pavilion, 1300 Silbury Boulevard	1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willen Take Away	11 Granville Square	711 yd
Willen Tandoori	2 Granville Square	711 yd
Tender Bun Fried Chicken	9 &10 Granville Square	711 yd
Danyals Peri Peri	15 Tower Crescent	714 yd
Neath Hill Fish & Chips	17 Tower Crescent	714 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	4 Granville Square		711 yd
Co-op	6a Tower Crescent		714 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cross And Stable Community Centre STABLE YARD		431 yd
Gyosie School (Closed) Brickhill Street	grass pitches	714 yd
Lovat Fields JAPONICA LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	718 yd
Downs Barn PANNIER PLACE	grass pitches	767 yd
David Lloyd Club (Milton Keynes) LIVINGSTONE DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	780 yd
Willen Primary School BEAUFORT DRIVE	grass pitches	789 yd
Brooksward School TOWER DRIVE	grass pitches	922 yd
Campbell Park SILBURY BOULEVARD	grass pitches	1,020 yd
Willen Village Park Portland Drive	grass pitches	1,046 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.