Laser Close Milton Keynes
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25802223.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £459,995 across 1 sale.
- 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 C; 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 Milton Keynes Central, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Furzton Lake (39 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westcroft Health Centre, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £459,995 | £459,995 | £459,995 |
| 2006 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £197,500 | £165,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2019 | 2 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £570,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Feb 2016 | 2 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £532,837 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Sep 2007 | 1 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £459,995 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 2 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 1 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 2 Sep 1997 | 4 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1995 | 3 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Oct 1995 | 4 MK5 7AZ | Detached | £230,000 |
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 C (30% of about 730 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)
- 1 Radian Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PJ, permissioned (550 m (0.3 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK5 7AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| MK5 7AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 88 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK5 7AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK5 7AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laser Close Shenley Lodge | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Shenley Church End Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest EVBox UK & Ireland | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Westcroft Health Centre | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Direct | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Duckworth Court (Dental Surgery) | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Milton Keynes Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Furzton Lake 39 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,780 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street, a scheduled monument, 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ash Pole Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Oakhill Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Church Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Primary | 4–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loughton School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Denbigh School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldbrook First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Milton Keynes College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shenley Brook End School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caretech Community Services Ltd MK5 7AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2016 |
| 360 Play MK5 8HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Kids Play Childcare Hub MK5 8HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Shenley Lodge Pre School MK5 7DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2016 |
| Shenley Local Store Ltd MK5 7DE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2020 |
| The Old Beams MK5 7AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) MK5 8PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bluebirds Nursing Home MK5 7FY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Paradise Island MK5 6AX | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Imperial Garden MK5 8HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grantham Court (12); On or near Maudsley Close (7); On or near Runford Court (7); On or near Laser Close (6); On or near Symington Court (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Maudsley Close · Krypton Close · Brayton Court · Pelton Court · Runford Court · Angstrom Close · Symington Court · Northcroft · Grantham Court · Cockerell Grove · Crowther Court · Livesey Hill
All the streets in MK5 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.