Ridgeway Milton Keynes
148 addresses across 12 postcodes (MK11), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25801583.
- Energy: 145 homes have an energy certificate (A: 22, B: 123).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 148 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Watling Street Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
145 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, detached (53); Flat (35); House, semi-detached (31). Built: 2019 (87); 2021 (57); 2018 (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 1,730 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)
- Fullers Slade Cavendish Site, Slade Lane, Fullers Slade, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 76 to 83 Shearmans, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 October 2026: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK11 4DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 4DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK11 1HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 148 addresses are between 87 m and 93 m above sea level (90 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK11 1HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK11 4EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Eleanor Street Stony Stratford | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Square Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 37.9 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Watling Street Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hot Chemist | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stony Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Blakelands Hospital | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wolverton Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Galley Hill Stores, Stony Stratford Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 21 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,200 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,750 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,820 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Burnham House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blacon Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Old Stratford Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Lady Margery's Gorse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Shrob Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Beachampton Grove | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 145 | 148 |
3 of the street's 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Russell Street School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenleys First School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Radcliffe School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Greenleys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York House Centre MK11 1JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Express Fairfields 2658 MK11 4EB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| St Mary & St Giles C of E School South Site (Hobbs School Catering) MK11 1PA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Galley Hill Peri Peri MK11 1PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ridgeway (3); On or near Tudor Gardens (2); On or near Latimer (2); On or near Marius Grove (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 7 October 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- MK11 4DN: 31 addresses of 72 in the postcode
- MK11 4DR: 25 addresses of 75 in the postcode
- MK11 4DZ: 20 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- MK11 4DU: 18 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- MK11 4DP: 14 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- MK11 4DT: 10 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- MK11 4DS: 9 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- MK11 4DW: 8 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- MK11 4DQ: 5 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- MK11 4EA: 4 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- MK11 4DY: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- MK11 1HX: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maia Way · Latimer · Ceres Grove · Ridgeway · Gaia Drive · Sergius Close · Ridgeway · Watling Street · Marius Grove · Tudor Gardens · Blackdown · Sabina Close
All the streets in MK11 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.