Moving to Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire, England
Getting around
Avanti West Coast services from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston in under 35 minutes. Extensive grid-road system and Redway cycle paths. Arriva bus network.
Commute to London: 33 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Wolverton
~£270,000Historic railway town with an independent high street, arts venue, and strong community identity.
Stony Stratford
~£350,000Charming market town on the western edge with a picturesque high street and coaching inn heritage.
Campbell Park
~£310,000Central area near the shopping centre and parks with modern housing developments and waterside living.
Newport Pagnell
~£340,000Small market town to the north-east with a traditional feel and the original home of Aston Martin.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Milton Keynes is £2,030 per year, set by Milton Keynes City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Milton Keynes has over 20 million trees and extensive green spaces despite its new-town reputation.
- The Redway network of shared-use paths makes cycling safe and convenient.
- The Theatre District and centre:mk shopping centre make MK a surprisingly good cultural and retail destination.
- House prices are lower than similar-distance London commuter towns in the south-east.
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