A5 Milton Keynes
1 address across 1 postcode (MK8), about 900 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 25802823.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Milton Keynes costs £2,372 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and North Loughton Valley Park (56 hectares) is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wolverton Health Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Milton Keynes in 2026-27: Band D £2,372 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,581 | £1,845 | £2,109 | £2,372 | £2,899 | £3,427 | £3,954 | £4,744 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate direction, Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK8 8LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Hill Roundabout East Bradwell Abbey | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | The Quadrant: MK Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 35.4 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wolverton Health Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hilltops Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Two Mile Ash Dental Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wolverton Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bp - Bradwell Abbey Sf Connect, Bradwell Abbey | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | North Loughton Valley Park 56 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Lawrence Allotments 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 61 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bradwell Abbey: a Benedictine priory, chapel and fishpond, a scheduled monument, 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Abbey: a Benedictine priory, chapel and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Chapel to North of Bradwell Abbey House | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Bradwell Bury: a moated site and associated manor house remains at Moat House | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church of St Lawrence Church of St. Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church. | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lady Margery's Gorse | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Stanton Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Blacon Spinney | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Oakhill Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Milton Keynes: see them on the Milton Keynes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Ash School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashbrook School | Primary | 4–7 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holmwood School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradwell Village School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Common School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenleys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bushfield School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenleys First School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heelands School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Wyvern School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Watling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Kebab Ltd | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Planet Sandwich MK8 8DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| I Love Catering MK8 8DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Bazaar Foods MK8 8DD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Wilson's Deli and Coffee MK13 9HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Priscilla Foods MK8 8DD | Other catering premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blerrie Lekker Ltd MK13 9HB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Papa Luigi Dial-a-Pizza MK12 6HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Blackened Sun Brewing Company Ltd MK12 6HP | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Sattvic Foods MK12 6HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2024 |
| Barista Culture MK12 6HP | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Sujash MK12 6HP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Kaz's Kitchen Ltd | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Bradwell Abbey Service Station (BP) MK12 6HU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Shell Stacey Bushes MK12 6HU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 19% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- MK8 8LF: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A5 · A5 · A5 · Alston Drive · Monks Way · Great Monks Street · Great Monks Street · Monks Way · Pyke Hayes · Haslow Court · The Hythe · Langton Drive
All the streets in MK8 and across Milton Keynes.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.