Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington
Milton Keynes 002 · 8 sub-areas · 12,431 residents
Milton Keynes 002 is a residential part of Milton Keynes with around 12,400 people and a notably high rate of home ownership for a modern city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,200 a month — close to the national median and noticeably below many southern commuter towns. Nearly half the working population here works from home, which shapes the feel of the area significantly.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,329 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 8 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington in Milton Keynes
Living in Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington
This part of Milton Keynes has a settled, owner-occupier feel that stands apart from much of the city's newer build-to-rent stock. Around 72% of homes here are owner-occupied — well above what you'd find in a typical urban neighbourhood — and that shows in the streetscape and the pace of daily life. It's quieter and more suburban in character, with green space genuinely close: the nearest park or open space is under 500 metres away on average, and nearly half of residents can reach walkable greenspace easily.
Rents sit close to the national median. A one-bedroom property runs around £970 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,200, and a three-bedroom around £1,430. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,370 a year. That's affordable by South East standards, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of around 57% signals that wages here aren't dramatically outpacing housing costs — so budget carefully if you're renting on a single income.
The population skews older than many urban neighbourhoods. Just under 17% of residents are aged 18–34, while the over-50s make up more than 40% of the population combined. Around one in four households is a single person, but the most common household type is couples with children, at about 22%. It's a neighbourhood where families put down roots. The ethnic diversity index sits at 19.4 — relatively low, with nearly 90% of residents born in the UK.
Practically speaking, this area is built around the car. Nearly 46% of residents commute by car and almost 47% work from home — public transport use is minimal at just over 2%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5,400 metres away (around a 68-minute walk, so most people drive to it). Broadband is strong, with nearly 89% of premises having gigabit-capable connections — useful given the high work-from-home rate. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
What you'll need on day one
Compare Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington with
Frequently asked
- Is Milton Keynes 002 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with good greenspace access and crime below the national average. The trade-off is limited public transport and school Ofsted ratings that lag the national picture — around half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, compared to roughly 89% nationally. If you own a car and work from home, it suits well.
- What is the rent in Milton Keynes 002?
- A one-bedroom runs about £970 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,200, and a three-bedroom around £1,430. Rents rose roughly 3% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices rather than direct neighbourhood survey figures.
- Is Milton Keynes 002 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 69 per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a reasonably reassuring picture. The area sits in the sixth deprivation decile — middle of the range — suggesting a stable community overall.
- What's the commute from Milton Keynes 002 to London?
- By public transport, expect around 112 minutes to London. Most residents here drive to the nearest rail station — it's about 5,400 metres away in a straight line. Almost half the working population works from home, so for many residents the daily commute isn't an issue at all.
- Who lives in Milton Keynes 002?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around 72% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, the over-50s make up more than 40% of residents, and the 18–34 age group is a relatively small 17%. The most common household type is couples with children, at about 22%.
- What schools are near Milton Keynes 002?
- There are 17 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 5 kilometres away. It's worth researching catchment areas carefully before choosing a street.
- How good is broadband in Milton Keynes 002?
- Very good. Nearly 89% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband connections, and no premises fall below the universal service obligation minimum. Given that nearly half of residents work from home, reliable fast internet is genuinely important here — and the area delivers on it.