Living in MK8, Milton Keynes
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK8 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.
What actually sold around MK8
188 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £429,995 and a range from £80,000 to £910,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 KINNEAR CLOSE, MK8 0EN | detached | £515,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| 23 ORBISON COURT, MK8 0HF | detached | £538,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 1 FRIESLAND AVENUE, MK8 1DX | detached | £600,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 7 CRUICKSHANK GROVE, MK8 0EW | detached | £475,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 9 BANTENG TERRACE, MK8 1AS | terraced | £395,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 3 DALESBRED GROVE, MK8 1DW | semi-detached | £432,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
42 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Ash School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Watling Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Russell Street School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Ashbrook School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
34 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 37.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 5.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
154 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK8 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Milton Keynes's figures.
Common questions about MK8
What is the average house price in MK8?
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 MK8?
Prices in Milton Keynes are down 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in MK8?
The median of 188 recorded sales around central MK8 in the last 2 years is £429,995, ranging from £80,000 to £910,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in MK8?
42 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK8, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK8?
154 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is MK8 at risk of flooding?
Central MK8 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 MK8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £429,995; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 154 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK8 safe?
154 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK8 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? MK8 or MK77, MK8 or MK5, MK8 or MK12.
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