Oldham Rise is in Medbourne, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 6GE is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldham Rise, Medbourne, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 6GD, MK5 6LR, MK5 6LS, MK8 0NF, MK5 6FR, MK5 6LN, MK5 6FP, MK5 6FX, MK5 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK5 6GE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 56.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 43.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 6GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 47% | 52.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 27.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 60.4% | 56% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 MK5 6GE this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 36% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 21.2% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 26.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 62% | 54.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 71.3% | 69.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 17.8% | 21.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 69.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.5% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 2.9% | -12.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldham Rise was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldham Rise has the 30th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 422nd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Oldham Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-14 | £115,234 |
| 37 Oldham Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-07-07 | £124,268 |
| 39 Oldham Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-03-15 | £125,432 |
| 9 Oldham Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,664 | 2023-03-06 | £157,342 |
| 41 Oldham Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-11-30 | £106,034 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK5 6GE 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 5,226 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 | 212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Meadow School Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 3,945 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 | 4,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 724 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 4,082 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 | 4,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Good Limited | 49 Singleton Drive | 315 yd | |
| The Grange | 132 Dunthorne Way | 315 yd | |
| Shenley Wood Village | Chalkdell Drive | 867 yd | |
| HMP Woodhill Main Kitchen | Hm Prison, Wisewood Road | 910 yd | |
| Bon Viveur | Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Warrior | 45 Singleton Drive | 315 yd | |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken | 31 Singleton Drive | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 130 Dunthorne Way | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Medbourne Pavilion PASCAL DRIVE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| The Hazeley Academy EMPEROR DRIVE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre CHALGROVE FIELD | artificial grass pitch | 807 yd |
| Crownhill Sports Ground CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND LENNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Hmp Woodhill TATTENHOE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 911 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.