Affluence in MK12
How MK12 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Milton Keynes
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 19,705 (2024)
MK12Postcode district · Milton Keynes
How well off MK12 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, MK12 scores 4.5 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.7 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.7
- Income4.5
- Older people in low-income households4.5
- Crime4.6
- Education and skills4.7
- Children in low-income families4.8
- Employment5.1
- Health and disability5.3
- Living environment7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
61.6% of adults in MK12 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 14.6% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
33.2% of adults in MK12 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
33.4% of adults in MK12 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 17.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.