Dandridge Court is in Grange Farm, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK8 0PQ is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dandridge Court, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK8 0PS, MK8 0PR, MK8 0PJ, MK8 0PG, MK8 0PW, MK8 0PL, MK8 0PH, MK8 0PP, MK8 0PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK8 0PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 MK8 0PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 45.1% | 45.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 42% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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%) 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 | 61.3% | 62.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 8.9% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 47.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 12.9% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.8% | 66.2% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 87.4% | 69.1% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 69.1% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dandridge Court was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dandridge Court has the 37th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 369th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Dandridge Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2025-08-29 | £125,318 |
| 13 Dandridge Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-03-28 | £82,573 |
| 8 Dandridge Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-11-22 | £65,534 |
| 7 Dandridge Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-08-16 | £159,609 |
| 5 Dandridge Court, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-06-07 | £171,609 |
MK8 0PQ 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 student residents living in MK8 0PQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | 1out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT | 2out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 952 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 4,884 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Good Limited | 49 Singleton Drive | 543 yd | |
| The Grange | 132 Dunthorne Way | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Warrior | 45 Singleton Drive | 543 yd | |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken | 31 Singleton Drive | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 130 Dunthorne Way | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hazeley Academy EMPEROR DRIVE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre CHALGROVE FIELD | artificial grass pitch | 871 yd |
| Medbourne Pavilion PASCAL DRIVE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Crownhill Sports Ground CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND LENNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.