Eliot Close is in Newport Pagnell and in Milton Keynes district. MK16 8QS 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK16 8RH, MK16 8SP, MK16 8RZ, MK16 8QR, MK16 8RN, MK16 8SR, MK16 8RY, MK16 8SL, MK16 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK16 8QS 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 | 51.7% | 51.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 MK16 8QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 33.5% | 26.7% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 55.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 55.4% | 54.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.8% | 14.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.2% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 31.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.6% | 92.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eliot Close was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eliot Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-28 | £310,863 |
| 9 Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-29 | £460,233 |
| 29 Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-10-13 | £831,819 |
| 33 Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-05-27 | £449,035 |
| 10 Eliot Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-02-17 | £321,726 |
MK16 8QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 MK16 8QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfields Primary School Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park School Green Park Drive , MK16 0NH | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School Bury Street , MK16 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giffard Park Primary School Broadway Avenue , Giffard Park MK14 5PY | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickford Park Primary School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | 2out of 4 | 2,591 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 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,142 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 | 3,337 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,890 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 | 571 yd | |
| The Good Breakfast | M1 Motorway Service Area North And South, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd | |
| KFC | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd | |
| KFC | M1 Motorway Service Area South, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | 6 Wordsworth Avenue | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seacourt Fish Bar | 46 Wordsworth Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Subway | M1 Motorway Service Area Northbound, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd | |
| Subway | M1 Motorway Service Area South, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 50 Wordsworth Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Waitrose | M1 Motorway Service Area North, Little Linford Lane | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portfields Combined School WESTBURY LANE | grass pitches | 497 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.