Paynes Drive is in Loughton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 8EX is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paynes Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 8HB, MK5 8DB, MK5 8EW, MK5 8EY, MK5 8DA, MK5 8EN, MK5 8DZ, MK5 8DS, MK5 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK5 8EX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% 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 | 59.3% | 58.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 7.7% |
| Male | 40.7% | 41.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -7.7% |
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 | 20.9% | 28.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 38.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 12.4% | -9.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 (64.3%) 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 | 37.2% | 31.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 25.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 25.7% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 26.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 76.2% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 84.1% | 75% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 75% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 16.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.5% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynes Drive was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynes Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 304th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Paynes Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-06-30 | £76,623 |
| 16 Paynes Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2020-09-25 | £51,250 |
| 18 Paynes Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2019-10-31 | £57,304 |
| 14 Paynes Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,300 | 2019-02-11 | £77,636 |
| 18 Paynes Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2016-09-16 | £46,014 |
The percentage of retired residents living in MK5 8EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 4out of 4 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Foundation 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 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,880 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 | 2,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 3,528 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grumpy Cook | The Pavilion, Linceslade Grove | 190 yd | |
| Macintyre Coffee Shop | 54 Haddon | 334 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | The Talbot Inn, 33 London Road | 376 yd | |
| Kam Tong Garden | Kam Tong Restaurant, Attingham Hill | 516 yd | |
| Playful Pottery | 36 Benbow Court | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | Kensington Drive | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 4a Benbow Court | 559 yd | |
| Eagle Pizza House Ltd | 2A Benbow Court | 559 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'n | 2 Benbow Court | 559 yd | |
| Dragon Bay | 26a Darin Court | 681 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cottage | 26a Darin Court | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Supermarket | 2 Engaine Drive | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Sports Ground LINCESLADE GROVE | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Loughton School BRADWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Engaine Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Shenley Leisure Centre BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 602 yd |
| Denbigh School BURCHARD CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 671 yd |
| The National Badminton Centre BADMINTON CENTRE BADMINTON CENTRE BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 952 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.