Overview of MK9 3BL

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North Row is in Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK9 3BL 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 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about North Row, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: MK9 3BP, MK9 3BS, MK9 3NR, MK9 3BT, MK9 3BH, MK9 3LR, MK9 3NS, MK9 3BU, MK9 3NP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK9 3BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44%48.1%4.1% 51.0% -2.9%
Male56%51.9%-4.1% 49.0% 2.9%

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 area around MK9 3BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single47.7%58.1%10.4% 37.9% 20.2%
Married: Opposite sex37.7%30.1%-7.6% 44.2% -14.1%
Separated2.9%1.6%-1.3% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced9%7%-2.0% 9.1% -2.1%
Widowed2.6%3.2%0.6% 6.1% -2.9%

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 (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54%54%0.0% 48.4% 5.6%
Good health33.3%35.3%2.0% 33.6% 1.7%
Fair health9.7%8.8%-0.9% 12.7% -3.9%
Bad health2.7%0.5%-2.2% 4.0% -3.5%
Very bad health0.3%1.4%1.1% 1.2% 0.2%

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.

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 44.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.1%16.1%9.0% 18.2% -2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.6%9.7%-1.9% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11%9.1%-1.9% 13.4% -4.3%
Apprenticeship1.6%4.8%3.2% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9%12.9%3.9% 16.9% -4.0%
Degree or Similar45.2%44.1%-1.1% 33.8% 10.3%
Other14.5%3.2%-11.3% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.2%0.5%-0.7% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese5%0.9%-4.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian10%12.6%2.6% 3.1% 9.5%
Pakistani0%1.4%1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian2.9%6.1%3.2% 1.6% 4.5%
Black African3.2%13.6%10.4% 2.5% 11.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%0.9%-0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.6%2.8%2.2% 0.4% 2.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.9%1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other2.4%0.9%-1.5% 0.8% 0.1%
White70.2%54.7%-15.5% 81.4% -26.7%
Arab0%1.4%1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Other1.2%0.9%-0.3% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56%41.9%-14.1% 83.2% -41.3%
European Union12.7%21.4%8.7% 6.1% 15.3%
Rest of Europe2.7%4.3%1.6% 0.8% 3.5%
Africa5.6%11.4%5.8% 2.7% 8.7%
Middle East and Asia17.4%18.6%1.2% 5.6% 13.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.1%2.4%-1.7% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania1.5%0%-1.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.9%41.1%-13.8% 83.2% -42.1%
10+ Years11.8%18.7%6.9% 9.8% 8.9%
5-10 Years13.3%12.6%-0.7% 2.9% 9.7%
2-5 Years9.7%17.3%7.6% 2.2% 15.1%
Less than 2 years10.3%10.3%0.0% 1.9% 8.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom39.7% 76.7% -37.0%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Poland8.9% 1.3% 7.6%
Romania4.7% 0.9% 3.8%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Other Europe3.7% 0.2% 3.5%
Central and Western Africa4.7% 0.3% 4.4%
South and Eastern Africa1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Southern Asia7% 1.2% 5.8%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held8.9% 13.5% -4.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28% 37.2% -9.2%
Christian42.2% 46.2% -4.0%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu6.4% 1.7% 4.7%
Muslim14.2% 6.5% 7.7%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered7.8% 6.0% 1.8%

Safety

Is North Row Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Row was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

North Row has the 52nd highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 313th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK9 3BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on North Row are based on 268 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 North Row, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK9 3BL

Average Price
£167,058
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£167,058
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Row

Average Price
£297,976
Semi-Detached
£380,932
Terraced
£492,036
Detached
£459,975
Flats/Maisonettes
£285,984
Other
£238,847

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North RowStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
802 North Row, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002021-07-07 £145,476
804 North Row, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£148,0002021-03-22 £168,909
814 North Row, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£140,0002017-11-03 £160,310
808 North Row, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£141,0002016-05-10 £175,023
810 North Row, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£108,0002014-02-21 £178,962
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK9 3BL

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in MK9 3BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Part-Time Employee22
Retired14
Self-Employed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Looking after home or family12
Other10
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles44
Information and communication25
Human health and social work activities17
Education16
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Financial and insurance activities16
Accommodation and food service activities15
Other13
Transport and storage10
Manufacturing10
Construction8
Administrative and support service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP
3out of 4 3,886 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwood School
Bryony Place , Conniburrow Boulevard MK14 7AR
3out of 4 518 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Germander Park School
1 Germander Place , Conniburrow MK14 7DU
3out of 4 556 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Downs Barn School
69 Downs Barns Boulevard , Downs Barn MK14 7NA
3out of 4 836 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Summerfield School
Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG
3out of 4 1,316 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Currier Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6HB
3out of 4 1,429 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stantonbury School
Purbeck , MK14 6BN
- not rated 2,013 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA
3out of 4 2,389 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN
3out of 4 2,635 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 3,772 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ousedale School
The Grove , MK16 0BJ
3out of 4 4,212 yd Academy converter 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 2,401 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakgrove School
Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ
3out of 4 3,603 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ
- not rated 4,275 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision
1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN
- not rated 750 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Webber Independent School
Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP
- not rated 1,772 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
3out of 4 2,215 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Grove Independent School
Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD
- not rated 2,861 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge Academy
Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE
3out of 4 3,126 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
John Lewis Central Milton Keynes11 Field Walk307 yd
Ori CaffeJohn Lewis, 11 Field Walk308 yd
Neds Noodle Box MK LtdUnit 111, 21 Eagle Walk350 yd
Pret A Manger27-29 Eagle Walk350 yd
Caffe Nero11-13 Eagle Walk350 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes7 Savoy Crescent537 yd
Vertigo VR Limited3 Savoy Crescent537 yd
Popworld499 Lower Twelfth Street554 yd
The Blacksmiths ArmsDowns Barn Boulevard597 yd
Moon Under WaterUnit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TDC (Tandoori Desi Chai)Unit 1, 12 Secklow Gate West367 yd
Kentucky Fried Chicken10 Deer Walk370 yd
Greggs PLC160-162 Midsummer Arcade375 yd
Surabi Restaurant330 Conniburrow Boulevard416 yd
Delicious Kebab and Peri Peri Ltd200 Conniburrow Boulevard417 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer2 Sunset Walk729 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fit4Less (Milton Keynes) (Closed)
Savoy Crescent
health and fitness suite520 yd
Southwood School
BRYONY PLACE
grass pitches541 yd
Conniburrow Community Sports Pavilion
THE MEETING PLACE THE MEETING PLACE CONNIBURROW BOULEVARD
grass pitches, tennis courts755 yd
Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes)
NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool800 yd
Snozone Milton Keynes
Marlborough Gate
ski slopes801 yd
Downs Barn
PANNIER PLACE
grass pitches1,041 yd
Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes)
SAXON GATE WEST
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,045 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed47.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed60.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed60.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed19 Mbit/s

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