A complete guide to property investment in Milton Keynes.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Milton Keynes has carved out a reputation for strong rental performance, with average rental yields of 6.5% that stand out in the region. The area’s family-friendly vibe is clear, with households in the 91st percentile for families and a notably high proportion of residents in their 30s and 40s. Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending a median of 51 days on the market, and annual sales reaching 2,155.
Affordability is a relative strength here, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.0, making it accessible compared to many other parts of the South East. The median price per square foot sits at £369 per sq ft, while discounts on asking prices are modest at £4,000 (the typical achieved discount). There’s a clear professional and student presence, but families are the backbone of the local market.
Median price per sq ft
£369 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.5%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.2%
Sales in past year
2,155
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Milton Keynes, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£395,000
25% of properties below...
£270,000
75% of properties below...
£550,000
Most expensive property
£4,000,000
Live listings
1,621
Median days on market
51
Looking ahead, Milton Keynes is well-placed for steady rental performance, particularly given the average rental yields of 6.5% and robust demand from families and professionals. The area’s affordability, reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 5.0, provides a cushion against wider market volatility.
While capital growth has changed by -1.2% over the past year, the three-year figure of 13.1% shows the longer-term story is more positive, with annualised growth at 4.2%. Given these dynamics, investors can expect stable income and solid long-term prospects, even if short-term capital gains are more muted. The healthy mix of households and demographic strengths should underpin demand, keeping Milton Keynes an attractive option for those prioritising yield and liquidity.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Milton Keynes, South East
£190,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Farthing Grove, Netherfield, Milton...
£400,000
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton K...
£250,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
, St. Giles Mews, Stony Stratford, ...
£250,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Broadwater, Tinkers Bridge, Milton ...
£925,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Clegg Square, Shenley Lodge, Milton...
£520,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
The Hythe, Two Mile Ash, Milton Key...
£140,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Underwood Place, Oldbrook, Milton K...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,998 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.