Furzton
Milton Keynes 026 · 4 sub-areas · 6,989 residents
Milton Keynes 026 sits within Milton Keynes, home to around 6,989 residents and broadly representative of the city's more settled, family-friendly character. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £1,200 a month — roughly in line with the UK national median — while the area's unusually high remote-working rate sets it apart from much of the South East.
Furzton is a mid-density neighbourhood of Milton Keynes in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Furzton?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 10 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,329 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Furzton in Milton Keynes
Living in Furzton
This part of Milton Keynes has a noticeably suburban feel — spread out, car-dependent, and oriented around families rather than nightlife. Nearly two in three residents live within walking distance of greenspace, and the typical green area is only around 265 metres away, which in practice means parks and open paths are woven into everyday life here rather than being a weekend destination.
Rents sit at the more accessible end of the Milton Keynes range. A two-bedroom place costs around £1,200 a month — roughly what you'd pay anywhere in the UK on a national median basis — while a three-bedroom home nudges up to about £1,430. That's meaningful value compared with commuter towns closer to London. The trade-off is that nearly everything here requires a car: just under 3% of residents use public transport to get to work, while more than half drive.
The neighbourhood skews toward families and settled working-age residents. Couples with children account for nearly a quarter of households, and the under-18 share, at around 22%, is slightly above typical for the South East. Owner-occupation stands at around 48%, which anchors a fairly stable, longer-term community alongside a private rental sector making up roughly one in five households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, though most residents drive. From there, London is reachable by rail in just over an hour. Around 36% of residents work from home, one of the higher rates you'll find in the South East, which reduces how much the limited public transport matters day-to-day. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Milton Keynes 026 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want space, good broadband, reasonable rents, and a family-friendly feel, it works well. The trade-off is that nearly everything requires a car, public transport is sparse, and the proportion of highly-rated schools is lower than you'd expect nationally. Around 65% of residents are within walking distance of greenspace, which is a genuine plus.
- What is the rent in Milton Keynes 026?
- A two-bedroom place runs around £1,200 a month, which is broadly in line with the UK national median. One-beds come in at around £966 and three-beds around £1,430. Rents rose roughly 3.2% over the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Milton Keynes 026 safe?
- Broadly yes. The crime rate is around 73.7 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's moderate deprivation level and low-density layout contribute to a relatively calm picture. It's not the safest corner of the South East, but it's not a concern for most people.
- What's the commute from Milton Keynes 026 to London?
- By public transport, it's around 63 minutes. The nearest mainline station is approximately 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, though most people drive there. It's viable as a London commute, but the rail frequency and journey time mean it suits people who go in occasionally rather than every day.
- Who lives in Milton Keynes 026?
- A fairly mixed community — families with children make up around 23% of households, single-person households around 28%. About 48% of homes are owner-occupied. Around 36% of residents work from home, pointing to a professional, knowledge-economy tilt. The under-18 share of 22% is slightly above average, reinforcing the family character.
- What schools are near Milton Keynes 026?
- There are 62 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is around 3.8 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street, as quality varies within a short distance.
- How good is broadband in Milton Keynes 026?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 100% of properties here, and no homes fall below the minimum universal service standard. For remote workers or households with heavy streaming or gaming needs, connectivity won't be a limiting factor.