MK5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The MK5 district covers Loughton, Westcroft & Shenley Brook End, Shenley Wood & Crownhill. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in MK5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from MK5 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Milton Keynes: 14 min by train, door to door
- London Euston: 57 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in MK5
- Caroline Haslett Primary School · MK5 7DF · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 1% in England
- Glastonbury Thorn School · MK5 6BX · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Long Meadow School · MK5 7XX · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 41% in England
- Loughton Manor First School · MK5 8FA · Good (2024)
- Loughton School · MK5 8DN · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools in MK5
- Denbigh School · MK5 6EX · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 15% in England
- Shenley Brook End School · MK5 7ZT · Remains Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
Fee-paying schools in MK5
- Redwood Park School · MK5 8HD · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in MK5
- Buttons@ Shenley Church End · MK5 6HF
- Kids Play Childcare Hub · MK5 8HL
- Nurtureville Nursery Loughton · MK5 8AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Ducklings Shenley Brook End · MK5 7AX · Good (Ofsted)
- Acorn Day Nursery Shenley · MK5 6AB · Good (Ofsted)
- Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge · MK5 7DE
- Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd · MK5 6LS · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in MK5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of MK5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton | 36% | £460k | High | 8 min |
| Westcroft & Shenley Brook End | 28% | £366k | Low | 9 min |
| Shenley Wood & Crownhill | 24% | £410k | Low | 9 min |
| Furzton | 6% | £325k | Average | 7 min |
| Fairfields & Grange Farm | 5% | £375k | Low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the MK5 postcode?
MK5 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Loughton, Westcroft & Shenley Brook End, Shenley Wood & Crownhill, with 422 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in MK5?
The typical home price across MK5's neighbourhoods is £410k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in MK5?
5 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a MK5 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from MK5?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Milton Keynes 14 minutes; London Euston 57 minutes.