Redland Drive is in Loughton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK5 8FJ is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redland Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK5 8FD, MK5 8FF, MK5 8FL, MK5 8FG, MK5 8BU, MK5 8FB, MK5 8BA, MK5 8FE, MK5 8FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK5 8FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 30% | 26.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 60.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 65% | 60.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 29.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8FJ this area, 8.5% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 58.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 69.5% | 66.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 76.5% | 72.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 72.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 17.3% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 4.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redland Drive was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redland Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 245th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2018-07-06 | £882,611 |
| 72 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2003-11-28 | £861,173 |
| 70 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2002-07-26 | £1,058,017 |
| 72 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, a newly built property | £299,950 | 2000-06-22 | £1,183,833 |
| 74 Redland Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, a newly built property | £257,000 | 2000-01-07 | £1,111,525 |
MK5 8FJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK5 8FJ 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 | 215 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,391 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 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glastonbury Thorn School Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield School Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,667 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 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 3,130 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 | 1,796 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 | 5,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Free schools | 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 | 484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice | Leisure Plaza, South Row | 282 yd | |
| Sizzling Grillz | 600 Elder Gate | 366 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 425 yd | |
| Giardino 14 Coffee | 302 Elder Gate | 425 yd | |
| All Good Cafe | 8 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherspoons | 201 Midsummer Boulevard | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit 4 Milton Keynes Station | 386 yd | |
| Greggs | Pheonix House, Unit 1 Elder Gate | 412 yd | |
| Subway Restaurant | 500 Elder Gate | 425 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 Duckworth Court | 974 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 6 Duckworth Court | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 6 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 425 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit C/D/D1, The Place Retail Park, Elder Gate | 822 yd | |
| Lidl | Oldbrook Boulevard | 915 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 4-5, Oldbrook Boulevard | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice Milton Keynes SOUTH ROW | ice rinks | 274 yd |
| Milton Keynes Lions Arena (Closed) Snowdon Drive | 460 yd | |
| Knowlhill Sports Ground (Closed) Davy Avenue | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| The Gym (Milton Keynes) PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE ELDER GATE | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Sport Central SPORT CENTRAL SPORT CENTRAL ELDER GATE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Loughton School BRADWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Loughton Sports Ground LINCESLADE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,016 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.