Watson Close Milton Keynes
11 addresses across 1 postcode (MK8), about 30 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25804416.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £312,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7).
- 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 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 50 m away, and Shenley Wood (38 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitehouse Health Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £312,500 | £312,500 | £312,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £240,500 | £240,500 | £240,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2005 | 7 | £250,000 | £200,000 | £270,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £185,000 | £155,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2020 | 8 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £312,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2014 | 10 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £240,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2010 | 6 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2006 | 9 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 3 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 17 Aug 2005 | 7 MK8 0PF | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 2005 | 5 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 3 May 2005 | 10 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 2 MK8 0PF | Terraced | £270,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 2005 | 6 MK8 0PF | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jan 2005 | 8 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 5 Oct 2004 | 1 MK8 0PF | Semi-detached | £215,000 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 2004 | 4 MK8 0PF | Terraced | £155,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (7); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (28% of about 890 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)
- 134 Dunthorne Way, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, permissioned (130 m)
- Lawn Farm, Oakhill Lane, Oakhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AH, permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
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 11 addresses are between 108 m and 110 m above sea level (109 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK8 0PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dunthorne Way Grange Farm | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Shenley Church End Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehouse Health Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Farm Dental Practice | 100 m |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Milton Keynes Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dunthorne Way, Grange Farm | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shenley Wood 38 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,890 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 51 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church, a scheduled monument, 590 m (0.4 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ash Pole Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lady Margery's Gorse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Oldland Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Lodge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Church of England/Methodist/United Reform Church/Baptist | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Hazeley Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Watling Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loughton School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Holmwood School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashbrook School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumencial Primary School (Chartwells) MK8 0PZ | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Nurture and Grow Childcare MK8 0LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken MK8 0PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Wok Warrior MK8 0PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Simply Good Limited MK8 0PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Co-op MK8 0LW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Mallard House Nursing Home MK8 0DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Hazeley Academy (Culinera Limited) MK8 0PT | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| MacIntyre Care MK8 0BF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Davison Court (7); On or near Singleton Drive (5); On or near Dunthorne Way (5); On or near Nicholson Grove (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 0PF: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Singleton Drive · Morland Drive · Davison Court · Reynods Place · Ayrton Close · Garwood Crescent · Mahoney Court · Dunthorne Way · Seabrooke Court · Highmore Croft · Cosway Place · Coulson Avenue
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.