Winslow Road is in Great Horwood, Milton Keynes and in Buckinghamshire district. MK17 0QN is located in the Winslow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winslow Road, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK17 0QL, MK17 0RG, MK17 0QU, MK17 0RQ, MK17 0QP, MK17 0RH, MK17 0QX, MK17 0QW, MK17 0QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK17 0QN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 MK17 0QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 23.5% | 25.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 63.3% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92%) 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 | 58.8% | 63.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
In the area around MK17 0QN this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 4.5% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 51.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 91% | 92.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 92.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.3% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winslow Road was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winslow Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 646th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Winslow Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-26 | £346,528 |
| 9 Winslow Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-14 | £283,695 |
| 9 Winslow Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-11 | £380,841 |
| 9 Winslow Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-09-17 | £459,605 |
| 17 Winslow Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-25 | £339,865 |
MK17 0QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
MK17 0QN 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Horwood Church of England School School End , Great Horwood MK17 0RG | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winslow Church of England School Lowndes Way , Winslow MK18 3EN | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornborough Infant School High Street , Thornborough MK18 2DF | 4out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padbury Church of England School Main Road , Padbury MK18 2AP | 3out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaddon CofE First School Stock Lane , Whaddon MK17 0LS | 4out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School Buckingham Road , MK18 3GH | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Down School Verney Road , Winslow MK18 3BL | 4out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 1 Winslow Road, Great Horwood | 131 yd | |
| Great Horwood Cricket Club | Recreation Ground, Nash Road | 668 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.