Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Milton Keynes: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 14 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around MK9 2PQ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 39 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Oldbrook First School and Nursery (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
30crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.1 ha total
- largest park 4.3 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Milton Keynes — 0.1 mi
In Milton Keynes, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Milton Keynes, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near MK9 2PQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in MK9.
Average sold price by property type across the MK9 district, 2021–2026.
About MK9 2PQ
MK9 2PQ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Milton Keynes within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, MK9 2PQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,854 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 39 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Oldbrook First School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), 0.4 mi away.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
