Stacey Bushes & Fullers Slade
Milton Keynes 012 · 4 sub-areas · 6,280 residents
Milton Keynes 012 is a predominantly residential part of Milton Keynes, home to around 6,280 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,200 a month — close to the UK median — but with nearly half of residents in social housing, it has a markedly different tenure profile from much of the surrounding city. Greenspace is close by, and the rail station is roughly a 24-minute walk.
Stacey Bushes & Fullers Slade is a green, lower-density part of Milton Keynes — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Stacey Bushes & Fullers Slade?
3 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Stacey Bushes & Fullers Slade in Milton Keynes
Living in Stacey Bushes & Fullers Slade
This part of Milton Keynes is defined less by its high street than by its housing stock. Social rented homes account for just under half of all households — around 49% — which is unusually high for a city that otherwise skews heavily towards owner-occupation and private renting. That shapes the character of the area: it's a settled, community-orientated neighbourhood rather than the kind of transient rental zone you'd find near a city-centre tram stop.
Rent sits close to the Milton Keynes average and roughly in line with the national two-bedroom median of around £1,200 a month. That's genuinely affordable by South East standards — not as cheap as the Midlands or the North, but a long way below what you'd pay in commuter towns closer to London. The trade-off is that private rental stock is relatively limited at around 17% of households, so supply can be tight when something does come up.
Who lives here? The population skews notably young — nearly a third of residents are under 18, which is well above what you'd typically find in urban South East England. That means families with children make up a significant share of the community, reflected in the 49 schools within a two-kilometre radius. Degree-level qualifications are held by around one in five residents, slightly below the Milton Keynes average. The ethnic diversity index sits at 52, indicating a meaningfully mixed community, with around three-quarters of residents born in the UK.
Day-to-day practicality is reasonable. Greenspace is close — the nearest accessible open space is roughly 340 metres away, and around 44% of residents have walkable access to green areas. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. The nearest mainline rail station is just under 1,900 metres away — roughly a 24-minute walk, though most residents drive, with over 61% commuting by car. 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 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's affordable by South East standards, has plenty of greenspace close by, and suits families well — nearly a third of residents are under 18. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a relatively low share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It's a working neighbourhood rather than a polished postcode.
- What is the rent in Milton Keynes 012?
- A two-bedroom home runs around £1,200 a month — close to the UK national median. One-beds come in at roughly £966 and three-beds at around £1,433. These are estimates based on scaled ONS data. Private rental stock is fairly limited here, at around 17% of households, so availability can be tight.
- Is Milton Keynes 012 safe?
- Crime runs at around 126 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in a higher-deprivation band, which typically correlates with elevated crime. It's not uniformly unsafe street by street, but it's worth checking granular data for the specific road you're considering.
- What's the commute from Milton Keynes 012 to London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 68 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1,900 metres away — about a 24-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, so factor in that station walk if you're planning to commute by train regularly.
- Who lives in Milton Keynes 012?
- Primarily families — nearly 31% of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up a significant share of households. Almost half of homes are social rented, which is unusually high. The community is ethnically mixed, with an diversity index of 52, and around three-quarters of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Milton Keynes 012?
- There are 49 schools within a two-kilometre radius — a generous count for a neighbourhood of this size. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is around 1,736 metres away. Check Milton Keynes City Council's admissions page for current catchment boundaries.
- How does Milton Keynes 012 compare to other parts of Milton Keynes for rent?
- Rent here sits close to the Milton Keynes midpoint — a two-bed at around £1,200 is in line with the city average and the UK national median. It's more affordable than commuter-belt postcodes to the south-east of the city, and private rental supply is somewhat limited given the high proportion of social housing.