Porlock Lane, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK4 1JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	51.2%	-3.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.7%	48.8%	3.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.8%	34.3%	1.5%	37.9%	-3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	47.5%	-0.8%	44.2%	3.3%
Separated	3%	1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	12.9%	9.6%	-3.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	3%	7.6%	4.6%	6.1%	1.5%

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 (85.5%) 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	52.7%	49.2%	-3.5%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	36.8%	36.3%	-0.5%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	7.8%	12.5%	4.7%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 44.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.9%	10.2%	-0.7%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	7.1%	-11.3%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	18.3%	0.9%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.1%	0.6%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	13.7%	2.8%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	35.8%	44.7%	8.9%	33.8%	10.9%
Other	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	3.1%	3.6%
Pakistani	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	5.4%	2.4%	-3.0%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1.2%	4%	2.8%	0.8%	3.2%
White	80.2%	75.8%	-4.4%	81.4%	-5.6%
Arab	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	79.1%	81.4%	2.3%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	5%	4.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.9%	5.1%	3.2%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	11.6%	7.5%	-4.1%	5.6%	1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.3%	80.8%	2.5%	83.2%	-2.4%
10+ Years	1.2%	13.3%	12.1%	9.8%	3.5%
5-10 Years	3.9%	1.6%	-2.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	5.4%	2.7%	-2.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	11.2%	1.6%	-9.6%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	37.8%	46.2%	-8.4%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	7.1%	1.7%	5.4%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Porlock Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porlock Lane was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Bletchley West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Porlock Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK4 1JX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Porlock Lane are based on 149 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Porlock Lane, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK4 1JX

Average Price
£138,567

Semi-Detached
£168,261

Terraced
£84,740

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£95,888

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Porlock Lane

Average Price
£166,215

Semi-Detached
£191,833

Terraced
£107,211

Detached
£586,871

Flats/Maisonettes
£74,832

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Porlock LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Porlock Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£79,500	2023-12-18	£83,200
43 Porlock Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£97,500	2023-03-31	£96,080
47 Porlock Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£57,000	2023-03-30	£60,047
43 Porlock Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,500	2018-09-18	£84,973
60 Porlock Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£75,999	2016-10-03	£101,066

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK4 1JX

Employment

MK4 1JX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	28
Retired	28
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Financial and insurance activities	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Real estate activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP	3out of 4	3,076 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	4,227 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF	4out of 4	427 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ	- not rated	473 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ	3out of 4	473 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR	3out of 4	652 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS	- not rated	2,267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA	- not rated	2,494 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN	- not rated	2,840 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ	- not rated	5,012 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	- not rated	1,187 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	1,985 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	- not rated	1,985 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	3out of 4	2,383 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP	- not rated	2,660 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	1,735 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP	- not rated	1,742 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP	- not rated	1,742 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge , Hertford Place MK3 7HE	- not rated	1,817 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG	- not rated	1,906 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Church Of The Servant King	33 Dulverton Drive	540 yd
The Burnt Oak (Exxell Catering Ltd)	Egerton Gate	709 yd
Big Mama's	46 Egerton Gate	709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Furzton Lake Public House	Premier Lodge At Furzton Lake, Shirwell Crescent	830 yd
Milton Keynes Rugby Club	Emerson Valley District Park And Pavilion, Bowland Drive	994 yd
The Old Beams	Paxton Crescent	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Furzton Fish Bar	51 Dulverton Drive	390 yd
Hong Kong Take Away	57 Dulverton Drive	390 yd
Ideal Chef	56 Egerton Gate	709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	41 Dulverton Drive		390 yd
Tesco	50 Egerton Gate		709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Caroline Haslett Primary School FARADAY DRIVE	grass pitches	444 yd
Emerson Valley Combined School HODDER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	656 yd
Furzton Sports Ground DANESBROOK CLOSE	grass pitches	933 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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