Holton Hill is in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK4 2HW is located in the Shenley Brook End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holton Hill, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK4 2HN, MK4 2JH, MK4 2HS, MK4 2JJ, MK4 2JY, MK4 2DJ, MK4 2JW, MK4 2DL, MK4 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK4 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 44.5% | 47.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55.5% | 52.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK4 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 43.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 44.9% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 8% | 0.7% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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%) 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 | 55.2% | 49.4% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 34.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 76.1% | 73.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 69.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 69.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holton Hill was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Bletchley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holton Hill has the 15th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West and the 306th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Holton Hill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2007-05-11 | £52,297 |
| 52 Holton Hill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,200 | 1997-09-17 | £49,791 |
MK4 2HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,095 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone House School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of The Servant King | 33 Dulverton Drive | 601 yd | |
| New Rajdouth | 8 White Horse Drive | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Rugby Club | Emerson Valley District Park And Pavilion, Bowland Drive | 296 yd | |
| The Clocktower | 2 White Horse Drive | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 22 Winfold Lane | 458 yd | |
| North Furzton Fish Bar | 51 Dulverton Drive | 500 yd | |
| Hong Kong Take Away | 57 Dulverton Drive | 500 yd | |
| Emerson Valley Kebab House | 14 White Horse Drive | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 24 Winfold Lane | 458 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Dulverton Drive | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Valley Combined School HODDER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Emerson Valley Sports Ground BOWLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Shenley Brook End School WALBANK GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.