Scott Drive is in Newport Pagnell and in Milton Keynes district. MK16 8PW is located in the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK16 8PN, MK16 8PU, MK16 8PP, MK16 8QH, MK16 8PR, MK16 8QQ, MK16 8QL, MK16 8PT, MK16 8SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK16 8PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 34.6% | 35.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 51.7% | 58.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 26.9% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 17% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 27% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 93.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 88.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scott Drive was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scott Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-18 | £374,493 |
| 20 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-06-28 | £453,180 |
| 9 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-10-16 | £538,553 |
| 13 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-01 | £428,762 |
| 26 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-10-20 | £423,283 |
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfields Primary School Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park School Green Park Drive , MK16 0NH | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School Bury Street , MK16 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giffard Park Primary School Broadway Avenue , Giffard Park MK14 5PY | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickford Park Primary School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse | 42 Wordsworth Avenue | 202 yd | |
| The Good Breakfast | M1 Motorway Service Area North And South, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd | |
| KFC | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd | |
| KFC | M1 Motorway Service Area South, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | 6 Wordsworth Avenue | 202 yd | |
| The Red House | 1 Wolverton Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seacourt Fish Bar | 46 Wordsworth Avenue | 202 yd | |
| Subway | M1 Motorway Service Area Northbound, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd | |
| Subway | M1 Motorway Service Area South, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 50 Wordsworth Avenue | 202 yd | |
| Waitrose | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 856 yd | |
| Lidl | Wolverton Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portfields Combined School WESTBURY LANE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Newport Pagnell Youth Club WESTBURY LANE POCKET PARK WESTBURY LANE POCKET PARK WOLVERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Body Limits Clinic & Gymnasium (Closed) Wolverton Road | health and fitness suite | 770 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% |
| Median download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.