Higgs Court, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK5 8DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.5%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	49%	49.5%	0.5%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of MK5 8DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.1%	32.7%	7.6%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	56.7%	-6.3%	44.2%	12.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.8%	7.1%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.1%

Health

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 (89.5%) 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	50%	54.9%	4.9%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	40.2%	34.6%	-5.6%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	7%	8.6%	1.6%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 8DP this area, 7.5% 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 54.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10%	7.5%	-2.5%	18.2%	-10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	5.1%	-5.9%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	13.3%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.1%	5.6%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	43.4%	54.1%	10.7%	33.8%	20.3%
Other	5.5%	0.4%	-5.1%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	14%	10.6%	-3.4%	3.1%	7.5%
Pakistani	2.1%	7.5%	5.4%	2.7%	4.8%
Other Asian	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	5.6%	5%	-0.6%	2.5%	2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	0.8%	2.0%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	69.6%	65.1%	-4.5%	81.4%	-16.3%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.2% 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	74.8%	68.2%	-6.6%	83.2%	-15.0%
European Union	4.9%	10.2%	5.3%	6.1%	4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	6.6%	6.2%	-0.4%	2.7%	3.5%
Middle East and Asia	12.9%	13%	0.1%	5.6%	7.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.5%	68.4%	-6.1%	83.2%	-14.8%
10+ Years	3.1%	18%	14.9%	9.8%	8.2%
5-10 Years	5.2%	7.4%	2.2%	2.9%	4.5%
2-5 Years	7%	2.8%	-4.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	10.1%	3.4%	-6.7%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Spain	2.8%	0.4%	2.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	3.4%	0.2%	3.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	3.7%	1.2%	2.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	41.4%	46.2%	-4.8%
Hindu	7.1%	1.7%	5.4%
Muslim	10.5%	6.5%	4.0%
Sikh	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Higgs Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higgs Court was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Higgs Court has the 11th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 168th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in MK5 8DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Higgs Court are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Higgs Court, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK5 8DP

Average Price
£400,900

Semi-Detached
£355,884

Terraced
£472,211

Detached
£430,769

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higgs Court

Average Price
£396,988

Semi-Detached
£369,437

Terraced
£416,716

Detached
£443,590

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higgs CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Higgs Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-05-30	£402,355
4 Higgs Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-05-24	£350,658
15 Higgs Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£384,000	2022-07-07	£417,965
14 Higgs Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2020-03-19	£416,564
6 Higgs Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£525,000	2019-03-08	£685,510

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK5 8DP

Employment

MK5 8DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	40
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	8
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Information and communication	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	14
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,369 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA	4out of 4	147 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN	3out of 4	633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB	- not rated	802 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH	4out of 4	1,146 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA	- not rated	1,335 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	971 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP	- not rated	2,585 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	2,782 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	2,888 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,814 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD	- not rated	1,208 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU	3out of 4	2,528 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ	- not rated	2,670 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN	- not rated	2,697 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE	3out of 4	3,484 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grumpy Cook	The Pavilion, Linceslade Grove	87 yd
Kam Tong Garden	Kam Tong Restaurant, Attingham Hill	397 yd
Macintyre Coffee Shop	54 Haddon	453 yd
Talbot Inn	The Talbot Inn, 33 London Road	610 yd
National Badminton Centre	National Badminton Centre, 96 Bradwell Road	699 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Kensington	Kensington Drive		643 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	4a Benbow Court	811 yd
Eagle Pizza House Ltd	2A Benbow Court	811 yd
Fish 'N' Chick'n	2 Benbow Court	811 yd
Dragon Bay	26a Darin Court	835 yd
Hong Kong Cottage	26a Darin Court	835 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury Supermarket	2 Engaine Drive	710 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Unit C/D/D1, The Place Retail Park, Elder Gate	948 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	6 Station House, 500 Elder Gate	1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Loughton Sports Ground LINCESLADE GROVE	grass pitches	204 yd
Loughton School BRADWELL ROAD	grass pitches	549 yd
The National Badminton Centre BADMINTON CENTRE BADMINTON CENTRE BRADWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	682 yd
Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Engaine Drive	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	716 yd
Shenley Leisure Centre BURCHARD CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	867 yd
Denbigh School BURCHARD CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	932 yd
Sport Central SPORT CENTRAL SPORT CENTRAL ELDER GATE	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	981 yd
The Gym (Milton Keynes) PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE ELDER GATE	health and fitness suite	1,061 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.