Area guide

Living in MK12, Milton Keynes

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK12 in Milton Keynes. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Milton Keynes: £325,104, down 0.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.

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What actually sold around MK12

134 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £316,000 and a range from £92,400 to £595,000. Mostly terraced houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
51 SYWARD ROW, MK12 5QA semi-detached £460,000 2026-06-19
90 CAMBRIDGE STREET, MK12 5AH terraced £303,000 2026-06-11
40 OXFORD STREET, MK12 5HP terraced £380,500 2026-06-08
70 CHURCH STREET, MK12 5JW terraced £360,000 2026-06-04
207 WINDSOR STREET, MK12 5DS semi-detached £295,000 2026-05-15
3 WINDSOR STREET, MK12 5AL terraced £305,000 2026-05-14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

32 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Russell Street School Primary Outstanding 1.5 mi
Two Mile Ash School Primary Outstanding 1.5 mi
Watling Academy Secondary Outstanding 1.8 mi
Greenleys Junior School Primary Good 0.2 mi
Greenleys First School Primary Good 0.3 mi
Bushfield School Primary Good 0.4 mi

26 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations23.5%
Associate professional and technical17.6%
Managers, directors and senior officials10.8%
Caring, leisure and other service8.6%
Administrative and secretarial8.5%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

218 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Milton Keynes's figures.

Common questions about MK12

What is the average house price in MK12?

The average sold price in Milton Keynes is £325,104 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in MK12?

Prices in Milton Keynes are down 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in MK12?

The median of 134 recorded sales around central MK12 in the last 2 years is £316,000, ranging from £92,400 to £595,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in MK12?

32 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in MK12?

218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is MK12 at risk of flooding?

Central MK12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is MK12 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £316,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 218 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is MK12 safe?

218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? MK12 or MK11, MK12 or MK77, MK12 or MK13.

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