Overview of MK17 8EA

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The Mount is in Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK17 8EA is located in the Aspley & Woburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Mount, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: MK17 8DZ, MK17 8DR, MK17 8DS, MK17 8ES, MK17 8DP, MK17 8DN, MK17 8EJ, MK17 8DX, MK17 8EE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK17 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%51.1%1.6% 51.0% 0.1%
Male50.5%48.9%-1.6% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

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 8EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single20.2%24.3%4.1% 37.9% -13.6%
Married: Opposite sex66.5%60%-6.5% 44.2% 15.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.7%1.7% 0.1% 1.6%
Separated2.6%0.4%-2.2% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced4.7%9.1%4.4% 9.1% 0.0%
Widowed6%4.3%-1.7% 6.1% -1.8%

Health

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 (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.3%52.5%-5.8% 48.4% 4.1%
Good health30.7%35.7%5.0% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health8.5%11.4%2.9% 12.7% -1.3%
Bad health1.4%0.4%-1.0% 4.0% -3.6%
Very bad health1.1%0%-1.1% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8EA this area, 5.2% 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 58.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6%5.2%-0.8% 18.2% -13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.6%4.3%-4.3% 9.6% -5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.3%11.3%-5.0% 13.4% -2.1%
Apprenticeship3.4%4.8%1.4% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.5%15.7%0.2% 16.9% -1.2%
Degree or Similar46.8%58.3%11.5% 33.8% 24.5%
Other3.4%0.4%-3.0% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.8%0.8% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian0.4%0.4%0.0% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African2.1%0.8%-1.3% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0%0.8%0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.5%1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.8% -0.4%
White95.4%94.3%-1.1% 81.4% 12.9%
Other0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.2%89.5%-1.7% 83.2% 6.3%
European Union2.1%2.6%0.5% 6.1% -3.5%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa2.1%1.5%-0.6% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia1.1%2.6%1.5% 5.6% -3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.5%2.3%-0.2% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.8%89.5%-1.3% 83.2% 6.3%
10+ Years1.8%10.2%8.4% 9.8% 0.4%
5-10 Years0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years1.8%0%-1.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.3%0%-5.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.1% 76.7% 15.4%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held4.5% 13.5% -9.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.2% 37.2% -3.0%
Christian52.6% 46.2% 6.4%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered12% 6.0% 6.0%

Safety

Is The Mount Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mount was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Mount has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn and the 268th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK17 8EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Mount are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Mount, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK17 8EA

Average Price
£842,669
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£842,669
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Mount

Average Price
£792,043
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£792,043
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MountStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
14 The Mount, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£785,0002024-03-20 £864,400
6 The Mount, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£850,0002023-02-28 £895,808
12 The Mount, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£670,0002021-01-22 £816,055
34 The Mount, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£750,0002020-10-30 £904,110
14 The Mount, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£630,0002019-08-20 £775,385
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK17 8EA

Employment

MK17 8EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8EA 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 MK17 8EA 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired70
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee18
Other9
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed4
Student (economically inactive)3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education27
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Human health and social work activities14
Information and communication9
Other9
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Construction6
Manufacturing6
Real estate activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Transport and storage2
Accommodation and food service activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aspley Guise Village School
Spinney Lane , MK17 8JT
4out of 4 909 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Swallowfield Lower School
Weathercock Close , MK17 8SR
3out of 4 1,275 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane , MK43 0UZ
3out of 4 2,352 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Wafandun Lane , MK17 7AA
3out of 4 2,757 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Woburn Lower School
Bedford Street , MK17 9QL
4out of 4 3,085 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH
3out of 4 4,157 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fulbrook Middle School
Weathercock Lane , Woburn Sands MK17 8NP
3out of 4 1,004 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Blue OrchidThe Square, Aspley Guise365 yd
Jalori Restaurant23 High Street1,076 yd
Woburn Fort33 High Street1,090 yd
Grapevine Bar & Kitchen31 High Street1,090 yd
The Whisk Kitchen & Bar Ltd51a High Street1,093 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Woburn Sands Bowls Club LtdWest Hill, Aspley Guise283 yd
Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club LtdWest Hill, Aspley Guise283 yd
The Anchor10 The Square, Aspley Guise366 yd
The Weathercock InnWeathercock Lane, Aspley Guise847 yd
The Coal Hatch2 Downham Road1,049 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Foodie Cottage7 Woburn Road, Aspley Heath1,033 yd
Pepper Grill37 High Street1,090 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco5 High Street1,069 yd
Co-op25-27 High Street1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Aspley Guise Common
THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WEST HILL
grass pitches239 yd
Aspley Guise And Woburn Sands Golf Club
ASPLEY GUISE AND WOBURN SANDS GOLF CLUB ASPLEY GUISE AND WOBURN SANDS GOLF CLUB WEST HILL
golf665 yd
Aspley Guise Lower School
SPINNEY LANE
grass pitches793 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed45.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed70.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed70.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.