MK8 — MILTON KEYNES | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK8 is £442,980, which is 6% below the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK8 cost 54.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK8 have fallen 17.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£538,673	412
Semi-detached	£366,839	330
Terraced	£299,136	159
Flat	£185,249	143
All types	£442,980	1075

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK8

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

With 32.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK8 has a crime rate well 60% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in MK8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Woodlands School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Hazeley Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Two Mile Ash School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Whitehouse Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

305,884

Population

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 MK8 are 383.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

383.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK8 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

MK8 — MILTON KEYNES

Area Summary

MK8 (MILTON KEYNES) offers above-average property prices (£442,980, 54% above national average), low crime (60% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (383 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK8?

The average house price in MK8 (MILTON KEYNES) is £442,980, based on 1075 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 54% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.2% over the past year.

Is MK8 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK8 is significantly below the national average (32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in MK8?

There are 9 schools in or near MK8. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in MK8?

Council tax in MK8 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 MK8?

The average broadband download speed in MK8 is 383 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in MK8 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 305,884.