The Nortons is in Caldecotte, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK7 8HQ is located in the Danesborough & Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Nortons, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK7 8HG, MK7 8HH, MK7 8AE, MK7 8HJ, MK7 8HF, MK7 8HD, MK7 8HL, MK7 8HS, MK7 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK7 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 MK7 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 29.2% | 35.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 56.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 3.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 61.9% | 56.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 MK7 8HQ this area, 4.3% 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 43.7% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.8% | 80.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 82.6% | 75.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 76.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.5% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Nortons was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Danesborough & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Nortons has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Danesborough & Walton and the 237th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Nortons, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-11-08 | £777,978 |
| 13 The Nortons, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-09-27 | £542,022 |
| 11 The Nortons, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-07-14 | £646,708 |
| 26 The Nortons, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-07-01 | £581,272 |
| 12 The Nortons, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-05 | £574,732 |
MK7 8HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
MK7 8HQ 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsgate School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronshaw School Lichfield Down , Walnut Tree MK7 7PG | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School Station Road , Bow Brickhill MK17 9JT | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Warren Academy Old Groveway , Simpson MK6 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill School Birdlip Lane , Kents Hill MK7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Herbert Leon Academy Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,907 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 | 4,590 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 | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School 12a Clarke Road , MK1 1LG | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS Milton Keynes R2D, 1-9 Barton Road , MK2 3HU | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Technologies (Baxter Storey) | 16 Bradbourne Drive | 328 yd | |
| Milton Keynes Canoe Club | Caldecotte Water Sports Centre, Caldecotte Lake (South), Monellan Grove | 560 yd | |
| Caldecotte Pub & Grill | Bletcham Way | 853 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Co | Countrywide House, 88-103 Caldecotte Lake Drive | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Rowing Club | Monellan Crescent | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithu Morrisco Peri Peri | 3 Wadesmill Lane | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Sports Ground Bourton Low | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Heronsgate School LICHFIELD DOWN | grass pitches | 836 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.