Violets Close is in North Crawley, Newport Pagnell and in Milton Keynes district. MK16 9LG is located in the Olney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violets Close, North Crawley, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK16 9LR, MK16 9LY, MK16 9LP, MK16 9HJ, MK16 9LX, MK16 9LU, MK16 9LH, MK16 9LZ, MK16 9LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK16 9LG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 29.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 50.9% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 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 (86.4%) 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 | 56.8% | 48.1% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 40.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 98.1% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.8% | 92.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 92.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violets Close was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Violets Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope and the 181st lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Violets Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-06-25 | £422,266 |
| 1 Violets Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-06-01 | £512,919 |
| 4 Violets Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-04-04 | £454,908 |
| 1 Violets Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2006-08-14 | £586,283 |
| 1 Violets Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2001-08-07 | £525,790 |
MK16 9LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9LG 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 MK16 9LG 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crawley CofE School Church Walk , North Crawley MK16 9LL | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Church of England School School Lane , Sherington MK16 9NF | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy Court Road , Cranfield MK43 0DR | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tickford Park Primary School Avon Close , MK16 9DH | 2out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell School Red Lion Close , Cranfield MK43 0JA | 3out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield University Stafford Cripps Building No 41 , MK43 0AL | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers PH | 24 High Street | 211 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | 16 High Street | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Crawley Recreation Ground VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 280 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.