Beddoes Croft is in Medbourne, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 6FQ is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beddoes Croft, Medbourne, Milton Keynes, MK5 6FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 6FH, MK5 6FD, MK5 6FG, MK5 6FE, MK5 6FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK5 6FQ is primarily male, with 93.4% 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 | 16.9% | 6.6% | -10.3% | 51.0% | -44.4% |
| Male | 83.1% | 93.4% | 10.3% | 49.0% | 44.4% |
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 6FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.1% 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 | 62.2% | 81.1% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 43.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 9.7% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -34.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 28.9% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.8% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 24.6% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 22.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 78.4% | 55.2% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 87.6% | 83.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 83.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beddoes Croft was 291.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.7% higher than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beddoes Croft has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 48th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 267.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Beddoes Croft, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2024-08-13 | £660,643 |
| 14 Beddoes Croft, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-04-17 | £712,970 |
| 3 Beddoes Croft, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-30 | £400,441 |
| 8 Beddoes Croft, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-13 | £489,930 |
| 7 Beddoes Croft, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-02-24 | £479,365 |
MK5 6FQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Other | 301 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Unemployed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | 1out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Meadow School Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Free schools | 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 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,138 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 | 4,313 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 | 404 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 3,654 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 | 3,854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMP Woodhill Main Kitchen | Hm Prison, Wisewood Road | 316 yd | |
| Bon Viveur | Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive | 789 yd | |
| Papa J's Restaurant | 20 Redgrave Drive | 875 yd | |
| Tokyo Bay UK | 32 Redgrave Drive | 875 yd | |
| Cicchetti by The Greedy Italian | 54 Redgrave Drive | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moores Fish and Chips | 1 Hepburn Crescent | 787 yd | |
| St Mary's Chinese | 42 Redgrave Drive | 875 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 Redgrave Drive | 875 yd | |
| Wok Warrior | 45 Singleton Drive | 897 yd | |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken | 31 Singleton Drive | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Redgrave Drive | 875 yd | |
| Co-op | 130 Dunthorne Way | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Woodhill TATTENHOE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Medbourne Pavilion PASCAL DRIVE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre CHALGROVE FIELD | artificial grass pitch | 572 yd |
| The Hazeley Academy EMPEROR DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Long Meadow School GARTHWAITE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 914 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.