Garamonde Drive is in Wymbush, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK8 8LW is located in the Bradwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garamonde Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, MK8 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK8 8JH, MK8 8HS, MK8 8HP, MK8 8PD, MK8 8PB, MK8 8HR, MK8 8BE, MK8 8PA, MK8 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK8 8LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of MK8 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 30% | 26.3% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 54.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 53.1% | 46.6% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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.
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 44.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.2% | 15.2% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74% | 63.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 80.9% | 73.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 73.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.5% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garamonde Drive was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garamonde Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell and the 281st highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Garamonde Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £6,240,000 | 2014-02-03 | £9,840,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell Village School Walgrave Drive , Bradwell MK13 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT | 2out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 3,262 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 | 4,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walnuts School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Love Catering | 43 Caxton Court, Garamonde Drive | 189 yd | |
| VWG Group (Eurest Food) | Volkswagen Group Uk Ltd, Garamonde Drive | 566 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - AQA | 4 Garamonde Drive | 618 yd | |
| KFC | 27 Erica Road | 700 yd | |
| Bellamy Catering (Abbey Hill Golf Club Member Bar) | Abbey Hill Golf Club, H3 Monks Way | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Hotel | Monks Way V4 To A5 | 451 yd | |
| Bradwell Bowls Club | Abbey Road | 981 yd | |
| Bradwell Sports & Social Club | Abbey Road | 981 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 6 Vicarage Road | 1,046 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 11-17 Vicarage Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Sandwich | 57 Caxton Court | 189 yd | |
| Papa Luigi Dial-a-Pizza | 16 Heathfield | 542 yd | |
| Sattvic Foods | 5 Heathfield | 542 yd | |
| Subway | 18 The Stacey Bushes Trading Centre, Erica Road | 700 yd | |
| Royal Briyani | 84 The High Street | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill MONKS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Hodge Lea | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Abbey Hill Golf Centre | golf | 667 yd |
| Two Mile Ash School THE HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Bradwell Sports And Social Club ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.