Lowndes Grove is in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 6EQ is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowndes Grove, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 6EG, MK5 6JH, MK5 6EL, MK5 6BD, MK5 6AL, MK5 6EF, MK5 6BA, MK5 6AP, MK5 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK5 6EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.8% | -3.5% | 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 MK5 6EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.6% | 45.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 36.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.9% | 39.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 23.5% | 24.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 75.3% | 71.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 77.9% | 73.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 74.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 12.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowndes Grove was 382.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 418.1% higher than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowndes Grove has the highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 29th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Lowndes Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-20 | £328,459 |
| 73 Lowndes Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-29 | £273,793 |
| 81 Lowndes Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-11-26 | £228,776 |
| 63 Lowndes Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-07-01 | £216,596 |
| 81 Lowndes Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-11-15 | £224,601 |
MK5 6EQ 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | 1out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Inn | The Talbot Inn, 33 London Road | 225 yd | |
| MK Munchbox | 34 Benbow Court | 231 yd | |
| the Spice Village | 1b Benbow Court | 231 yd | |
| Playful Pottery | 36 Benbow Court | 236 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Burchard Crescent | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | Kensington Drive | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 4a Benbow Court | 231 yd | |
| Eagle Pizza House Ltd | 2A Benbow Court | 231 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'n | 2 Benbow Court | 231 yd | |
| Dragon Bay | 26a Darin Court | 683 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cottage | 26a Darin Court | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Supermarket | 2 Engaine Drive | 98 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Engaine Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 102 yd |
| Shenley Leisure Centre BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 213 yd |
| Denbigh School BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Loughton School BRADWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Loughton Sports Ground LINCESLADE GROVE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Crownhill Sports Ground CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND LENNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 902 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.