Redland Drive is in Loughton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 8EJ is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redland Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 8EL, MK5 8ED, MK5 8FR, MK5 8EH, MK5 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK5 8EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.7% | 53.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of MK5 8EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 25.7% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 54.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 56.7% | 46.5% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 38.8% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 45.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.5% | 74.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 86.8% | 82% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 81.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redland Drive was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redland Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 255th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-09-23 | £1,263,053 |
| 17 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2015-11-06 | £1,281,481 |
| 13 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2014-02-14 | £1,231,832 |
| 19 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2014-02-10 | £1,268,063 |
| 5 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2013-10-17 | £1,108,185 |
MK5 8EJ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,415 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 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,334 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride High Equestrian Centre | Loughton Manor, Redland Drive | 113 yd | |
| EMW Law (Wilson Vale Catering) | Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place | 249 yd | |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) | Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue | 390 yd | |
| Harvester Pub & Restaurant | Fountain Harvester, London Road | 591 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Leisure Plaza, South Row | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Beams | Paxton Crescent | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit 4 Milton Keynes Station | 854 yd | |
| Subway Restaurant | 500 Elder Gate | 885 yd | |
| Greggs | Pheonix House, Unit 1 Elder Gate | 896 yd | |
| Subway | 4a Benbow Court | 917 yd | |
| Eagle Pizza House Ltd | 2A Benbow Court | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 6 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 885 yd | |
| Sainsbury Supermarket | 2 Engaine Drive | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowlhill Sports Ground (Closed) Davy Avenue | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Loughton School BRADWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Planet Ice Milton Keynes SOUTH ROW | ice rinks | 726 yd |
| Milton Keynes Lions Arena (Closed) Snowdon Drive | 747 yd | |
| Kiss Gyms (Milton Keynes) Unit 1 Unit 1 Roebuck Way | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Loughton Sports Ground LINCESLADE GROVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Engaine Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| The Gym (Milton Keynes) PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE ELDER GATE | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Denbigh School BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Shenley Leisure Centre BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 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 | 245 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 410 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.