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MK5

MILTON KEYNES

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

MK5 is the postcode district for MILTON KEYNES, located in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £491,764
1yr change ▼ 10.6%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£491,764

▼ 10.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

71% above national avg

Crime Rate

42.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

396 Mbps

Property Prices in MK5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK5 is £491,764, broadly in line with the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK5 cost 71.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK5 have fallen 10.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £665,181 224
Semi-detached £323,192 115
Terraced £303,667 75
Flat £213,298 114
All types £491,764 541

5-Year Price History

£427K £463K £498K £534K £569K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in MK5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 42.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK5 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in MK5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Caroline Haslett Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Glastonbury Thorn School Primary Not inspected mi
Oakhill Secure Training Centre Other Not inspected mi
Loughton Manor First School Primary Good mi
Long Meadow School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

305,884

Population

57

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK5 are 396.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

396.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK5 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,268/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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MK5 — MILTON KEYNES

Area Summary

MK5 (MILTON KEYNES) offers above-average property prices (£491,764, 71% above national average), low crime (47% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (396 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK5?
The average house price in MK5 (MILTON KEYNES) is £491,764, based on 541 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 71% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.6% over the past year.
Is MK5 a safe area to live?
Crime in MK5 is significantly below the national average (42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in MK5?
There are 9 schools in or near MK5. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in MK5?
Council tax in MK5 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,268 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in MK5?
The average broadband download speed in MK5 is 396 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 99%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in MK5 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in MK5 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 305,884.