A5 Milton Keynes
11 addresses across 1 postcode (MK1), about 320 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 25802809.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 83% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bletchley, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, and Ashland Lakes (11 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashfield Medical Centre, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 189 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 (36% of about 900 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 8 Grove Ash, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1BZ, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 11 addresses are between 75 m and 78 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK1 1ST | 96% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redmoor Roundabout East Beanhill | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park D - Milton Keynes University Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 29.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashfield Medical Centre | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Citident Dental Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ashland Lakes 11 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,430 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval manor of Simpson, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval manor of Simpson | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Walton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Caldecotte Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| New Covert | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Bow Brickhill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Chapter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langland Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lift Charles Warren | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Stores PLC MK1 1ST | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Stadium MK / Concessions / Bars MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Double Tree at Stadium MK MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer MK1 1ST | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Wagamama MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Enfes Turkish Restaurant MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Prezzo MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Pizza Express MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Bella Italia MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Nando's MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Odeon Milton Keynes MK1 1ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Primark MK1 1ST | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Card Factory MK1 1ST | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Treat Street MK1 1ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Gymfinity Kids MK1 1ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (189).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- MK1 1ST: 11 addresses of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A5 · A5 · Grafton Street · Grafton Street · Stadium Way West · Thornbury · A5 · Grafton Street · Grafton Street
All the streets in MK1 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.