Matthau Lane is in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK4 4SY is located in the Tattenhoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matthau Lane, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK4 4SX, MK4 4TZ, MK4 4SZ, MK4 4TW, MK4 4TU, MK4 4TT, MK4 4JP, MK4 4TY, MK4 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK4 4SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 38.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 50% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 68.3% | 61.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 30.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 MK4 4SY this area, 8.9% 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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 43.8% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 66% | 61.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 77.7% | 70.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 70.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matthau Lane was 154.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.2% higher than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Matthau Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 125th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Matthau Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-04-17 | £417,394 |
| 4 Matthau Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2024-05-03 | £402,392 |
| 12 Matthau Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-10-10 | £417,828 |
| 13 Matthau Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-12-19 | £428,943 |
| 10 Matthau Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-23 | £427,083 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK4 4SY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Meadow School Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaddon CofE First School Stock Lane , Whaddon MK17 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | 1out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Rise School 160 Bronte Avenue , Tattenhoe Park MK4 3GE | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,105 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 | 943 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 4,011 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicchetti by The Greedy Italian | 54 Redgrave Drive | 449 yd | |
| Papa J's Restaurant | 20 Redgrave Drive | 476 yd | |
| Tokyo Bay UK | 32 Redgrave Drive | 476 yd | |
| HMP Woodhill Main Kitchen | Hm Prison, Wisewood Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Chinese | 42 Redgrave Drive | 476 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 Redgrave Drive | 476 yd | |
| Moores Fish and Chips | 1 Hepburn Crescent | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Redgrave Drive | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Woodhill TATTENHOE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| Westcroft Sports Ground Cranborne Avenue | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre CHALGROVE FIELD | artificial grass pitch | 977 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.