Petworth is in Great Holm, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK8 9DH is located in the Loughton & Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petworth, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK8 9DJ, MK8 9DG, MK8 9DQ, MK8 9DL, MK8 9BH, MK8 9DP, MK8 8EU, MK8 8LU, MK8 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK8 9DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 32.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 50% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 45.7% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 10.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.9% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 36.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 66.5% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 82% | 72.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 81.2% | 72.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petworth was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petworth has the 7th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Petworth, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2025-03-28 | £236,538 |
| 78 Petworth, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-10-14 | £352,525 |
| 80 Petworth, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2020-07-02 | £339,761 |
| 76 Petworth, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-12-11 | £216,375 |
| 74 Petworth, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-07-01 | £152,846 |
MK8 9DH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West , Wolverton MK12 5BT | 2out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 3,944 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 | 2,073 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 3,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering) | Vincent Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Macintyre Coffee Shop | 54 Haddon | 746 yd | |
| Kam Tong Garden | Kam Tong Restaurant, Attingham Hill | 793 yd | |
| VWG Group (Eurest Food) | Volkswagen Group Uk Ltd, Garamonde Drive | 1,085 yd | |
| The Grumpy Cook | The Pavilion, Linceslade Grove | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | Kensington Drive | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Briyani | 84 The High Street | 453 yd | |
| Maria's Fish Bar | 84 The High Street | 453 yd | |
| +234 Limited | 21 Darin Court | 482 yd | |
| Yumas Kitchen | 19 Darin Court | 486 yd | |
| Fike Akhis Express | 2 Darin Court | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Ash School THE HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Crownhill Sports Ground CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND CROWNHILL SPORTS GROUND LENNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 828 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.