The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK8 8HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK8 8HL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	48.6%	47.8%	-0.8%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	51.4%	52.2%	0.8%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 MK8 8HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	32.9%	29.4%	-3.5%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	54.2%	4.0%	44.2%	10.0%
Separated	3.9%	1.5%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10.2%	10.7%	0.5%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.9%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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	55.1%	45.9%	-9.2%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	32.4%	43%	10.6%	33.6%	9.4%
Fair health	9.7%	7.9%	-1.8%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.6%	19%	2.4%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	12.5%	-4.1%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	14.1%	-6.7%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.4%	-0.5%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	13.3%	-2.2%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	19.4%	34.2%	14.8%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	7.1%	3.4%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	3.7%	9.1%	5.4%	3.1%	6.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	4%	7.2%	3.2%	1.6%	5.6%
Black African	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	84.7%	72.1%	-12.6%	81.4%	-9.3%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

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	83.8%	69.1%	-14.7%	83.2%	-14.1%
European Union	6.3%	11%	4.7%	6.1%	4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.4%	12.9%	7.5%	5.6%	7.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83%	69.1%	-13.9%	83.2%	-14.1%
10+ Years	1.1%	14.5%	13.4%	9.8%	4.7%
5-10 Years	1.7%	5.7%	4.0%	2.9%	2.8%
2-5 Years	7.7%	7.9%	0.2%	2.2%	5.7%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	2.8%	-3.7%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.4%	76.7%	-5.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Germany	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Italy	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	5.3%	1.2%	4.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	41.6%	46.2%	-4.6%
Hindu	9.5%	1.7%	7.8%
Muslim	6.6%	6.5%	0.1%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is The High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The High Street was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The High Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell and the 339th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in MK8 8HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 The High Street are based on 191 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 The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK8 8HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK8 8HL

Average Price
£192,304

Semi-Detached
£180,701

Terraced
£272,130

Detached
£98,084

Flats/Maisonettes
£137,079

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The High Street

Average Price
£229,868

Semi-Detached
£222,379

Terraced
£216,790

Detached
£550,733

Flats/Maisonettes
£97,842

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
94 The High Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£96,950	2021-06-25	£100,892
94 The High Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,000	2018-03-28	£94,059
110 The High Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2016-06-03	£207,216
98 The High Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-03-31	£302,157
92 The High Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	2015-04-22	£96,916

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK8 8HL

Employment

MK8 8HL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	53
Manufacturing	21
Education	19
Transport and storage	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Information and communication	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,422 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH	- not rated	93 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH	4out of 4	93 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB	3out of 4	278 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB	- not rated	278 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA	3out of 4	297 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA	- not rated	3,376 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA	- not rated	4,756 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	4,821 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	1,749 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	- not rated	1,749 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP	4out of 4	1,783 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT	3out of 4	2,393 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazeley School Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT	- not rated	2,393 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	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	3,825 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT	- not rated	1,649 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD	- not rated	2,273 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Woodlands School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU	3out of 4	2,515 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
iPEC , MK9 1EJ	- not rated	2,564 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Citischool 332 Witan Gate West , MK9 1EJ	- not rated	2,564 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
VWG Group (Eurest Food)	Volkswagen Group Uk Ltd, Garamonde Drive	649 yd
I Love Catering	43 Caxton Court, Garamonde Drive	755 yd
BaxterStorey - AQA	4 Garamonde Drive	782 yd
Kam Tong Garden	Kam Tong Restaurant, Attingham Hill	795 yd
Macintyre Coffee Shop	54 Haddon	946 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Kensington	Kensington Drive		580 yd
Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Hotel	Monks Way V4 To A5		949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Briyani	84 The High Street	1 yd
Maria's Fish Bar	84 The High Street	1 yd
Planet Sandwich	57 Caxton Court	755 yd
+234 Limited	21 Darin Court	844 yd
Yumas Kitchen	19 Darin Court	854 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Two Mile Ash School THE HIGH STREET	grass pitches	93 yd
Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill MONKS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	950 yd
Abbey Hill Golf Centre	golf	1,043 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	72.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	72.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	72.2%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	47.96 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	47.96 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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