Faraday Drive is in Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 7DA is located in the Shenley Brook End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 7DN, MK5 7DJ, MK5 7DE, MK5 7BE, MK5 7DW, MK5 7DG, MK5 7DP, MK5 7DQ, MK5 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK5 7DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 35.9% | 39.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 48.4% | 57.5% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 5.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around MK5 7DA this area, 9.5% 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 52.7% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.4% | 73.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 78.9% | 64.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 15% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 64.5% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 13.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Drive was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Shenley Brook End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shenley Brook End and the 139th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-10-20 | £261,654 |
| 6 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-15 | £210,614 |
| 14 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-10-09 | £683,645 |
| 18 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-01-13 | £684,368 |
| 4 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-11-15 | £298,012 |
MK5 7DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | - not rated | 902 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central PEC , Jonathans MK6 5DE | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Play | 360 Play, Roebuck Way | 317 yd | |
| NHBC House/Glenn Management (Wilson Vale Catering) | Nhbc House, Davy Avenue | 653 yd | |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) | Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue | 707 yd | |
| EMW Law (Wilson Vale Catering) | Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place | 951 yd | |
| Big Mama's | 46 Egerton Gate | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furzton Lake Public House | Premier Lodge At Furzton Lake, Shirwell Crescent | 362 yd | |
| The Old Beams | Paxton Crescent | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Chef | 56 Egerton Gate | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 50 Egerton Gate | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiss Gyms (Milton Keynes) Unit 1 Unit 1 Roebuck Way | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School FARADAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Knowlhill Sports Ground (Closed) Davy Avenue | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Furzton Sports Ground DANESBROOK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,041 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.