Grafton Gate East is in Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK9 1AE is located in the Central Milton Keynes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK9 1BZ, MK9 1AY, MK9 3LZ, MK9 1LT, MK9 3LQ, MK9 1LZ, MK9 1NP, MK9 3PL, MK9 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK9 1AE is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 54.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 MK9 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.8% 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 | 63.9% | 67.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 29.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 20.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 58.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 MK9 1AE this area, 6.4% 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 62.1% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 67.3% | 63.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 67.3% | 59.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 59.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Gate East was 2030.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2543.4% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Gate East has the 3rd highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 4th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 782.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-07-30 | £1,332,359 |
| 149 Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2016-11-28 | £871,332 |
MK9 1AE 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 | 163 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield School Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Germander Park School 1 Germander Place , Conniburrow MK14 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School and Nursery Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heelands School Glovers Lane , Heelands MK13 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPEC , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Citischool 332 Witan Gate West , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiki's Cafe | 149 Grafton Gate East | 20 yd | |
| Santander (ISS Facility Services) | 201 Grafton Gate H5 To H6 | 199 yd | |
| Bian Dang Limited - Santander - Unity Place | Pod 2 Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate | 282 yd | |
| Cantina - Santander - Unity Place | 200 Grafton Gate | 282 yd | |
| Meraki - Santander - Unity Place | 200 Grafton Gate | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherspoons | 201 Midsummer Boulevard | 338 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Manhatten House, 401 Witan Gate | 583 yd | |
| Blossom Room | Staten House, 4 Mortimer Square | 667 yd | |
| Be At One Limited | 25 Mortimer Square | 667 yd | |
| The Countryman | The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Restaurant | 500 Elder Gate | 513 yd | |
| Greggs | Pheonix House, Unit 1 Elder Gate | 536 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 4 Milton Keynes Station | 543 yd | |
| Subway | 28 Mortimer Square | 667 yd | |
| New Mandarin | The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit C/D/D1, The Place Retail Park, Elder Gate | 446 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 6 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 799 Witan Gate East | 827 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 2 Sunset Walk | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Central SPORT CENTRAL SPORT CENTRAL ELDER GATE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 392 yd |
| The Gym (Milton Keynes) PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE ELDER GATE | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Planet Ice Milton Keynes SOUTH ROW | ice rinks | 792 yd |
| Summerfield School DOWNLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Milton Keynes) MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes) SAXON GATE WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Milton Keynes) (Closed) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) South Row | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| The National Badminton Centre BADMINTON CENTRE BADMINTON CENTRE BRADWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Milton Keynes Lions Arena (Closed) Snowdon Drive | 1,058 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.