Downdean, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 5AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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	50.5%	55%	4.5%	51.0%	4.0%
Male	49.5%	45%	-4.5%	49.0%	-4.0%

Partnership Status

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	20.2%	32.9%	12.7%	37.9%	-5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	49.3%	42%	-7.3%	44.2%	-2.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	16.6%	15%	-1.6%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	10.8%	7.7%	-3.1%	6.1%	1.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) 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	35.3%	35.9%	0.6%	48.4%	-12.5%
Good health	42%	33.1%	-8.9%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	17.7%	16.3%	-1.4%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	3.5%	10%	6.5%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	4.8%	3.4%	1.2%	3.6%

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 MK6 5AS this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.7%	35.2%	-2.5%	18.2%	17.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	13.3%	-3.7%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	15.7%	-1.3%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.1%	3.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	6.7%	-0.5%	16.9%	-10.2%
Degree or Similar	10.3%	19%	8.7%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	7.2%	2.9%	-4.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	21.6%	6.5%	-15.1%	1.6%	4.9%
Black African	2.5%	10.1%	7.6%	2.5%	7.6%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	2%	1.3%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
White	72.1%	73%	0.9%	81.4%	-8.4%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.2% 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	73.9%	65.2%	-8.7%	83.2%	-18.0%
European Union	7.4%	19%	11.6%	6.1%	12.9%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	4.6%	5.7%	1.1%	2.7%	3.0%
Middle East and Asia	11.7%	7.3%	-4.4%	5.6%	1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.4%	64.7%	-6.7%	83.2%	-18.5%
10+ Years	9.2%	13.7%	4.5%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	3.9%	15.3%	11.4%	2.9%	12.4%
2-5 Years	11%	4.4%	-6.6%	2.2%	2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	54.9%	76.7%	-21.8%
Ireland	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Romania	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other EU countries	6.3%	1.5%	4.8%
Other Europe	2.8%	0.2%	2.6%
Central and Western Africa	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28%	37.2%	-9.2%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	11.6%	6.5%	5.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Downdean Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downdean was 265.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.9% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downdean has the 5th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 56th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in MK6 5AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Downdean are based on 12 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 Downdean, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK6 5AS

Average Price
£284,639

Semi-Detached
£295,856

Terraced
£279,030

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downdean

Average Price
£273,326

Semi-Detached
£313,881

Terraced
£259,808

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on DowndeanStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Downdean, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£301,000	2022-07-28	£320,379
15 Downdean, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2010-12-13	£248,786
11 Downdean, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,500	2005-01-24	£303,994

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK6 5AS

Employment

MK6 5AS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK6 5AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	65
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Manufacturing	7
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

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	1,747 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	4,595 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX	3out of 4	347 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH	3out of 4	885 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP	3out of 4	892 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW	3out of 4	1,125 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	667 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	975 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	3,538 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	3out of 4	4,002 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN	- not rated	4,120 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	744 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ	3out of 4	2,739 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ	- not rated	2,937 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN	- not rated	1,486 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD	- not rated	2,397 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA	- not rated	2,682 yd	Higher education institutions	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
Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)	Woughton Centre, Rainbow Drive	696 yd
Costa Coffee	Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way	753 yd
Subway	Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way	753 yd
Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital & Community	MK General Hospital, Standing Way	754 yd
Strudwicks	Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive	756 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Eagle Public House	5 Harrier Court		146 yd
The Cricketers	Oldbrook Boulevard		852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eagles Jerk and Grill	6 Harrier Court	146 yd
ChickNwingz	4 Harrier Court	146 yd
Five Akhis	186 Waterside	897 yd
XLN Takeaway	25 Penryn Avenue	909 yd
Sams Chinese Take Away	Sam's Takeaway, 186 Waterside	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Fishermead Boulevard		744 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees	grass pitches	273 yd
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive	artificial grass pitch	353 yd
Woughton Leisure Centre RAINBOW DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	695 yd
Sir Frank Markham Community School (Closed) Woughton Campus Woughton Campus Chaffron Way	grass pitches	734 yd
Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD	grass pitches	799 yd
St Pauls Catholic School PHOENIX DRIVE	grass pitches	1,045 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%

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