Tallis Lane is in Browns Wood, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK7 8DZ is located in the Danesborough & Walton 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 Tallis Lane, Browns Wood, Milton Keynes, MK7 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK7 8DS, MK7 8EB, MK7 8HA, MK7 8ED, MK7 8DT, MK7 8DU, MK7 8DW, MK7 8EA, MK7 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK7 8DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK7 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 42.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 36.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 40% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 41.7% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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 | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 19.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 29.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.2% 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% | 78.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 78.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tallis Lane was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Danesborough & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tallis Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Danesborough & Walton and the 215th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Tallis Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-30 | £265,819 |
| 46 Tallis Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2023-03-30 | £281,274 |
| 44 Tallis Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-13 | £125,625 |
| 24 Tallis Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-10-30 | £292,627 |
| 44 Tallis Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-01-27 | £155,212 |
MK7 8DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavendon Gate School Gregories Drive , Wavendon Gate MK7 7HL | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronshaw School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7PG | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronshaw School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7PG | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7BW | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 4,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH | - not rated | 530 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbrook School Weathercock Lane , Woburn Sands MK17 8NP | 2out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 5,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbrook Middle School Weathercock Lane , Woburn Sands MK17 8NP | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Farm School Burney Drive , MK17 8XY | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Pre-Prep School & Nursery The Old Rectory , Walton Drive MK7 6BB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernwood School Church Road , Aspley Heath MK17 8TJ | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School 12a Clarke Road , Bletchley MK1 1LG | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rathbone Milton Keynes Youth Choices Castle House , Dawson Road MK1 1QT | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Mango | 26b Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | Walton High, Fyfield Barrow | 533 yd | |
| Tawny Owl | Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodtrip | 18 Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd | |
| Chinese Chef | 22 Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Traditional Fish & Chips | 20 Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd | |
| Mithu Morrisco Peri Peri | 3 Wadesmill Lane | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74 Holst Crescent | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Fyfield Barrow | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Milton Keynes) WALTON HIGH SCHOOL WALTON HIGH SCHOOL FYFIELD BARROW | artificial grass pitch | 373 yd |
| Browns Wood Sports Ground Browns Wood | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Walton High (Walnut Tree Campus) FYFIELD BARROW | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Wavendon Gate School GREGORIES DRIVE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Walnut Tree Sports Ground Bourton Low | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Blackberry Gymnasium BLACKBERRY COURT | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Wavendon Gate Pavilion ISAACSON DRIVE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Heronsgate School LICHFIELD DOWN | grass pitches | 812 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.