The postcode MK8 1BU is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in March 2018 and is an active postcode. MK8 1BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK8 1BU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 MK8 1BU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to MK8 1BU is Berrichon Crescent which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heren Lane and is 184 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 3.31 km away.
The closest primary school to MK8 1BU (for ages 11 and under) is Whitehouse Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 12, 2019.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Georges Fish & Kebab Bar and is 2.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 31, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK8 1BU 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 MK8 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK8 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK8 1BU
| Introduction | March 2018 |
| 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 MK8 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 308 m |
| Watling Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 315 m | |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.37 km | |
| The Hazeley Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| The Walnuts School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (July 6, 2016) | 1.42 km |
| Ashbrook School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.42 km | |
| Fairfields Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Two Mile Ash School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.65 km | |
| Holmwood School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.69 km | |
| Loughton Manor First School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (December 2, 2010) | 2.2 km |
| Denbigh School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Loughton School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.41 km |
| Greenleys First School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 2.65 km |
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (January 16, 2015) | 2.67 km |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2013) | 2.72 km |
| Greenleys Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2015) | 2.74 km |
| Oxley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2018) | 2.89 km |
| Long Meadow School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 21, 2018) | 2.91 km |
| The Grove Independent School | Independent school | 2-12 | 3.15 km | |
| The Radcliffe School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 3.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK8 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK11 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 1.35 km | |
| Ramgarhia Sabha Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2017 | 1.35 km | |
| Fairfields Primary School/Watling Academy (Alliance in Partnership) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 9, 2021 | 1.53 km | |
| Food Creations Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 30, 2021 | 1.68 km | |
| MK Springers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 1.88 km | |
| Re-Use Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2018 | 1.91 km | |
| St Mark's Meals | Exempt January 14, 2022 | 1.91 km | |
| Safari MK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 1.94 km | |
| Evergreen Afro Cash And Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 1.95 km | |
| H&W MK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 7, 2020 | 1.95 km | |
| Royal Mail (Quadrant Catering) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 1.97 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2018 | 2.18 km | |
| Georges Fish & Kebab Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| Lotus Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 21, 2018 | 2.18 km | |
| Oriental Inn Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2020 | 2.18 km | |
| Hodge Lea Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2017 | 2.25 km | |
| Wolverton Farmers Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 6, 2021 | 2.37 km | |
| Big Joe's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2019 | 2.41 km | |
| Blerrie Lekker Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| The Rowans Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 2.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK8 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Heren Lane | 184 m | |
| Whitehouse School | 342 m | |
| Longhorn Drive | 721 m | |
| Randall Avenue | 762 m | |
| Hendrix Drive | 1.02 km | |
| Milton Keynes Central Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Wolverton Rail Station | 4.09 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 34.89 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 40.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK8 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Lady Margery's Gorse | 522 m | |
| Oakhill Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Blacon Spinney | 2.03 km | |
| Lodge Lake | 2.35 km | |
| Oldland Covert | 2.35 km | |
| Ash Pole Spinney | 2.48 km | |
| Beachampton Grove | 2.68 km | |
| School Furze | 2.78 km | |
| Briary Plantation | 3.4 km | |
| Church Hill | 3.71 km | |
| Bottlehouse Plantation | 3.88 km | |
| Busheyclose Spinney | 4.2 km | |
| Stanton Wood | 4.24 km | |
| Thickbare Wood | 4.28 km | |
| The Hill | 4.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK8 1BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for MK8 1BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.03049800 |
| Longitude | -0.82127000 |
| OS Easting | 480962 |
| OS Northing | 0237553 |
| 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 | Stony Stratford |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33040572 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Milton Keynes 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Milton Keynes 019D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |