Barnsdale Drive is in Westcroft, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK4 4DD is located in the Tattenhoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK4 4DB, MK4 4FS, MK4 4GD, MK4 4DP, MK4 4FU, MK4 4GA, MK4 4FW, MK4 4DT, MK4 4FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK4 4DD is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 46.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 4DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 35.5% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 50.9% | 55.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 24.3% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.8% | 24% | 15.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.4% | 14.6% | -11.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 32.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 16.4% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.2% | 61.8% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 70.8% | 60.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 62% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.7% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsdale Drive was 3258.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4410.0% higher than the Shenley Brook End average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barnsdale Drive has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shenley Brook End and the 3rd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 537.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Barnsdale Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £7,275,000 | 2024-04-24 | £7,543,309 |
| Plot 1 Westcroft District Centre Barnsdale Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £1,562,660 | 2021-01-19 | £1,763,369 |
| Unit D Barnsdale Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £318,364 | 2016-09-14 | £375,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow School Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 2out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Brook Primary School Holborn Crescent , MK4 3GB | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Rise School 160 Bronte Avenue , Tattenhoe Park MK4 3GE | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 2,803 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 26 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 25a Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 25 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| Bluebell House - Retirement Home | 3 Barnsdale Drive | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nut & Squirrel | Nut And Squirrel, 1 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| The Prince George | Portishead Drive | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfriers Fish & Chips | 14 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| St Mary's Chinese | 42 Redgrave Drive | 808 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 Redgrave Drive | 808 yd | |
| Moores Fish and Chips | 1 Hepburn Crescent | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 4 Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| Aldi | 22B Barnsdale Drive | 49 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Redgrave Drive | 808 yd | |
| Co-Op | 62 Guildford Avenue | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Sports Ground Cranborne Avenue | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Shenley Brook End School WALBANK GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Long Meadow School GARTHWAITE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HOLBORN CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.