Lower Twelfth Street is in Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK9 3PW 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 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, MK9 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK9 3PW is primarily male, with 55.7% 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 | 44% | 44.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 56% | 55.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 3PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 47.7% | 54.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 4.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 54% | 70.2% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 21.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 24.2% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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 3PW this area, 2.7% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 3.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 65.9% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 14.5% | 1.9% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 7.3% |
| Indian | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.2% | 49.3% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 38.7% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 16.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 13% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 23.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 38.5% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 28% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 26.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Twelfth Street was 4741.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6353.2% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lower Twelfth Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 2nd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1826.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 403 475 Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2024-09-27 | £225,853 |
| Flat 404 475 Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-25 | £193,271 |
| Flat 301 475 Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-07 | £282,692 |
| Flat 506 475 Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-02-28 | £220,783 |
| Flat 304 475 Lower Twelfth Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-11-26 | £235,549 |
MK9 3PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in MK9 3PW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germander Park School 1 Germander Place , Conniburrow MK14 7DU | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood School Bryony Place , Conniburrow Boulevard MK14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Barn School 69 Downs Barns Boulevard , Downs Barn MK14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ousedale School The Grove , MK16 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 4,523 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 | 1,975 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 | 3,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Monsters Soft Play Cafe | 12 Garrick Walk | 37 yd | |
| 12th Street Burgers, Shakes & Dynamite Wings | 16 Garrick Walk | 39 yd | |
| MK Buffet Village | 8 Savoy Crescent | 91 yd | |
| Revolucion De Cuba | 21 Savoy Crescent | 91 yd | |
| Taipan | 5 Savoy Crescent | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popworld | 499 Lower Twelfth Street | 69 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes | 7 Savoy Crescent | 91 yd | |
| Vertigo VR Limited | 3 Savoy Crescent | 91 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 319 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Foods T/A Behrouz, Fassos, Holy Cow | 16 Garrick Walk | 39 yd | |
| Red Jalapeno/Habb Shawarma | 16a Garrick Walk | 39 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit 2 804-806 Midsummer Boulevard | 91 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 160-162 Midsummer Arcade | 166 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 2 Sunset Walk | 674 yd | |
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Savoy Crescent | health and fitness suite | 36 yd |
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 315 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes) SAXON GATE WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Milton Keynes) MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Southwood School BRYONY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Orchard Academy SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.