Severn Drive is in Newport Pagnell and in Milton Keynes district. MK16 9EY is located in the Newport Pagnell South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Severn Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK16 9DR, MK16 9EF, MK16 9DS, MK16 9DZ, MK16 9DT, MK16 9BA, MK16 9EA, MK16 9BH, MK16 9DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK16 9EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 29.7% | 29.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 51.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 38.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 MK16 9EY this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 8.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 33% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 91.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.8% | 93.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 93.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Drive was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope and the 165th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harben House Severn Drive, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £2,774,993 | 2016-06-03 | £3,128,474 |
MK16 9EY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK16 9EY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside First School Thames Drive , MK16 9EH | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovat School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickford Park Primary School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickford Park Primary School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | - not rated | 286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School Bury Street , MK16 0DT | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars County Middle School Bury Street , MK16 0DT | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfields County Middle School Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,573 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School Broughton Manor , Broughton MK10 9AA | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Manor Preparatory School Newport Road , Broughton MK10 9AA | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harben House | Harben House, Severn Drive | 2 yd | |
| The Magic Wok | 87 Tickford Street | 186 yd | |
| Welcome Break Group Ltd. | 2 Vantage Court, Tickford Street | 408 yd | |
| The Brooklands Centre | Ousebank Street | 650 yd | |
| Muratis Pizzeria | 28 St John Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Tickford Street | 318 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | 33 Tickford Street | 420 yd | |
| Newport Pagnell Town Football and Social Club | Pavillion, Sports Ground, Willen Road | 634 yd | |
| Ousebank House | Ousebank Street | 650 yd | |
| Newport Pagnell Working Mens Club | 28-30 Silver Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shack | 27 High Street | 683 yd | |
| Newport Kebab & Pizza | 25 High Street | 683 yd | |
| B2 Bakery Limited | 35 High Street | 683 yd | |
| The Golden Fry | 1 St John Street | 687 yd | |
| East Ocean Chinese Take Away | 89a High Street | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 77 High Street | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harben House HARBEN HOUSE HARBEN HOUSE SEVERN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 4 yd |
| Tickford Park Primary School AVON CLOSE | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Middleton Pool And Fitness Centre TICKFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Newport Pagnell Baptist Church Lovat Hall LOVAT HALL LOVAT HALL SILVER STREET | 686 yd | |
| Willen Road Sports Ground WILLEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Core Fitness Centre Unit 66 Interchange Business Centre Unit 66 Interchange Business Centre Howard Way | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.