The postcode MK5 8HL is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. MK5 8HL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK5 8HL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of MK5 8HL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to MK5 8HL is Roebuck Way which is centered 94 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kelvin Drive and is 214 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 1.43 km away.
The closest primary school to MK5 8HL (for ages 11 and under) is Caroline Haslett Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 26, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Milton Keynes Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on October 10, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of MK5 8HL is The Countryman and is 2.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Thai Takeaway and is 2.52 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 2, 2022.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK5 8HL is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Milton Keynes is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK5 8HL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK5 8HL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK5 8HL
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK5 8HL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Independent School | Independent school | 2-12 | 667 m | |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 26, 2019) | 877 m |
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (January 16, 2015) | 923 m |
| Loughton School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Denbigh School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| St Paul's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Merebrook Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (April 20, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Milton Keynes College | College | 16-99 | Good (May 26, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Oldbrook First School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Loughton Manor First School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (December 2, 2010) | 1.65 km |
| Emerson Valley School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.83 km |
| New Chapter Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.87 km |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.93 km |
| The Milton Keynes Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Long Meadow School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Shenley Brook End School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Howe Park School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (February 15, 2011) | 2.25 km |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 2.35 km |
| Abbeys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.42 km |
| Holmwood School | Academy | 4-7 | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK5 8HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| B&Q Milton Keynes-BaxterStorey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 2.23 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 2.23 km | |
| Halfords | Exempt February 8, 2017 | 2.23 km | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2017 | 2.23 km | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt February 4, 2016 | 2.26 km | |
| Daytona International | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2018 | 2.27 km | |
| Hampstead Gate Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 2.32 km | |
| Longdan Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2022 | 2.38 km | |
| Portway Filling Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| Bradwell Common Playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2017 | 2.52 km | |
| MK Dosa Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2020 | 2.52 km | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2016 | 2.52 km | |
| Thai Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 2.52 km | |
| The Countryman | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2019 | 2.52 km | |
| The Common Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2017 | 2.59 km | |
| Summerfield School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 2.6 km | |
| Conniburrow Childrens Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2017 | 3.06 km | |
| Germander Park School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 3.06 km | |
| Sunflower Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2017 | 3.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK5 8HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Kelvin Drive | 214 m | |
| Kelvin Drive | 217 m | |
| Cadman Square | 254 m | |
| Cadman Square | 286 m | |
| Laser Close | 290 m | |
| Milton Keynes Central Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Bletchley Rail Station | 3.8 km | |
| Fenny Stratford Rail Station | 4.38 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 31.45 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 42.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK5 8HL - Data from Dec 2021
| Elfield Park | 965 m | |
| Furzton Lake | 1.18 km | |
| Coldharbour Spinney | 1.56 km | |
| Lodge Lake | 2.22 km | |
| Ash Pole Spinney | 2.36 km | |
| Oakhill Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Lady Margery's Gorse | 3.26 km | |
| Stanton Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Water Spinney | 3.46 km | |
| Briary Plantation | 3.67 km | |
| Bottlehouse Plantation | 3.68 km | |
| Walton Lake | 3.72 km | |
| Oldland Covert | 3.73 km | |
| Church Hill | 4.77 km | |
| Thickbare Wood | 4.8 km |
Energy usage data for MK5 8HL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.02176500 |
| Longitude | -0.77168500 |
| OS Easting | 484380 |
| OS Northing | 0236638 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Milton Keynes South |
| Electoral Ward | Loughton & Shenley |
| Local Authority District | Milton Keynes |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Midlands Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000042 |
| Travel To Work Area | Milton Keynes |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Milton Keynes |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Milton Keynes BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Milton Keynes BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040581 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Milton Keynes 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Milton Keynes 020B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |