Trunk Furlong is in Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK17 8HX 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 Trunk Furlong, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK17 8HU, MK17 8HY, MK17 8HZ, MK17 8HT, MK17 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK17 8HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 54.8% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 45.2% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 24.8% | 26.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 45% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 18.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 52.3% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 24.9% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 24.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 88.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 88.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trunk Furlong was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trunk Furlong has the 13th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Aspley & Woburn and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Trunk Furlong, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-25 | £266,006 |
| 24 Trunk Furlong, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-28 | £398,780 |
| 6 Trunk Furlong, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-04-03 | £255,144 |
| 24 Trunk Furlong, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-10-27 | £372,898 |
| 26 Trunk Furlong, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-03-11 | £408,825 |
MK17 8HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley Guise Village School Spinney Lane , MK17 8JT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Guise Village School Spinney Lane , MK17 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallowfield Primary Weathercock Close , MK17 8SR | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Wafandun Lane , MK17 7AA | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Wafandun Lane , MK17 7AA | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbrook School Weathercock Lane , Woburn Sands MK17 8NP | 2out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbrook Middle School Weathercock Lane , Woburn Sands MK17 8NP | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Farm School Burney Drive , MK17 8XY | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School Church Road , Aspley Heath MK17 8TJ | - not rated | 2,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxbourne Events | Flaxbourne Gardens, Flaxbourne Farm | 421 yd | |
| Blue Orchid | The Square, Aspley Guise | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 10 The Square, Aspley Guise | 853 yd | |
| Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd | West Hill, Aspley Guise | 980 yd | |
| Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd | West Hill, Aspley Guise | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspley Guise And Woburn Sands Golf Club ASPLEY GUISE AND WOBURN SANDS GOLF CLUB ASPLEY GUISE AND WOBURN SANDS GOLF CLUB WEST HILL | golf | 659 yd |
| Aspley Guise Common THE PAVILION THE PAVILION WEST HILL | grass pitches | 828 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 | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| 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 | 7.9% |
| Median download speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.