A guide to living in Milton Keynes

Just 50 miles to north east of London, Milton Keynes was devised as a ‘new town’ in the 1960s and continues to evolve and grow today. Famed for its roundabouts and district grids, the town has benefitted from a steady flow of new residents from London. House prices have seen strong growth, with amenities and schools now plentiful and high quality. Housing is more varied than its reputation might suggest, with everything from period properties in historic villages to new build homes in chic developments.

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Best places to live in Milton Keynes

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The Almere, MK9

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.88

(176 reviews)

At The Almere, residents benefit from spacious apartments, panoramic views, resident events and coworking spaces. A community nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, with access to facilities and amenities right on your doorstep. Our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rental apartments come with on-site customer and maintenance services and a relaxed community lounge for you to enjoy. All pets are welcome at The Almere, whether they are feathered, four-legged, fishy, or feline. For commuters, our luxury apartments are just 12 minutes on foot to Milton Keynes Train Station, with trains direct to the capital and other UK hotspots.

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Solstice Apartments, MK9

By Grainger

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4.77

(82 reviews)

Situated next to Campbell Park with acres of beautiful green space and opposite Centre:MK, Solstice Apartments is ideal for those who want modern, light and spacious apartments with everything on the doorstep. We have a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.

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Arbour, MK9

By Homes by PIC

4.58

(60 reviews)

Arbour is a modern residential development offering studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent. Set amidst over an acre of shared green space, it provides residents with a tranquil environment just seven minutes from Milton Keynes train station and five minutes from the high street. Each apartment features bespoke, made-to-order furniture, high-specification integrated appliances, excellent storage, and superfast broadband in amenity areas. Select units offer private balconies, and the development is pet-friendly. Amenities include co-working areas with private meeting rooms, enhancing the living experience for residents.

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The Farriers, MK8

By Colby River Single Family Housing

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4.63

(23 reviews)

Previously managed by Allsop until 1st July 2026, The Farriers in Milton Keynes is a modern rental development offering 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes. It blends contemporary design with sustainable living, featuring eco-friendly amenities like air source heat pumps and solar panels, some plots even benefit from zero-bills. Located within the Whitehouse Masterplan, the development is ideal for families and professionals, offering access to parks, walking paths, and cycling routes. With flexible rental terms, energy-efficient homes, and pet-friendly options, The Farriers promises a vibrant, eco-conscious lifestyle close to both nature and urban conveniences.

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Ranked 4th out of 15 in Milton Keynes

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The Woodlands, MK5

By Allsop Single Family Housing

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4.5

4.50

(18 reviews)

Set in the enviable position on the edge of Shenley Woods, The Woodlands is the perfect setting for both young professionals and families. The development maximises on open space, with walking and cycling paths connecting to wider estates, and an abundance of parks and amenities that celebrate a true connection between people and nature, creating homes that are both distinctive and desirable.

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Esenyo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solstice Apartments, MK9

Aug 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern, central living with great amenities right on the doorstep

Esenyo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solstice Apartments, MK9

Aug 2026

Solstice Apartments is a well-designed modern development with high-quality fixtures and a great layout. The resident amenities add massive value—the 24-hour gym, co-working space, resident lounge, and roof terrace are all well-maintained and regularly used. Property and building management (Grainger) are responsive, professional, and address maintenance requests quickly. The secure parcel storage and overall security offer peace of mind. It’s a clean, quiet, and friendly community.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living on Silbury Boulevard is exceptionally convenient. Being directly opposite Centre:MK (and John Lewis) makes shopping, dining out, and grabbing everyday essentials effortless. The proximity to Campbell Park provides fantastic green space just a short walk away. Transport links are great, with quick access to Milton Keynes Central station. Traffic noise is minimal, bin collections are handled efficiently, and the area feels very safe. Parking in the central zone can be busy at peak hours, but overall, it's a brilliant location.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Management has been prompt, approachable, and proactive whenever an issue arises. Minor maintenance requests submitted via the portal are usually dealt with within 24–48 hours, and communication from the team on site is always clear and professional.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew just how vibrant the resident community events would be—it's worth keeping an eye on the resident portal updates so you don't miss out on socials! Also, factor in peak delivery times for the parcel collection system, though overall it runs very smoothly.

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Alan N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4

Aug 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Decent house, location and services

Alan N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area itself seems safe, quiet and with efficient council services like bin collection. There’s plenty of parking space and neighbours seems respectful.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Alicia is my building manager and very reliable. When called upon for basic services like getting the lawn mowed when I moved in or getting my door unlocked so I can get the house keys a few minutes before the taxi arrived to take me to the airport. Both minor and major scenarios she was able to reliably save me.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How hot the house gets, this summer was exceptional and very hard to judge until the heat wave hit but air conditioning would need to be considered as a permanent feature in the future.

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Alex K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solstice Apartments, MK9

Aug 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Reasonable stay, continue

Alex K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solstice Apartments, MK9

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Nice location to the park and shopping mall, also very convenient to go to the station if needed. Sometime at night time this location attracts strangers and street racers but that's acceptable if you're inside your cozy place to stay!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

issues with appliances happens very often but so far manageable

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

how hot is the building and apartments, AC is a must.

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Arpi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Aug 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent and cozy establishment that fosters community

Arpi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Aug 2026

The development aspect is really nice, I love the calm, modern design of the lounges. Especially the warm lights and couches, it really makes me feel like it's a space made to foster community. One of my favorite things to do is to study in the 11th floor lounge. The facilities are excellent, there is free coffee and tea and the bathrooms are always clean. The coworking space has good noise cancellation and is very cozy. And my favorite part is all the monthly events that the building hosts for the tenants, I wouldn't have met any of my neighbours and made friends if it weren't for those events, so I'm incredibly grateful. The concierge staff are also extremely friendly and warm, most notably Christina, the tea party she organised was amazing and looked incredibly professionally done. All in all it truly is a great experience to be a tenant here.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Everything is very close by and extremely convenient. I really like that we live right across the Sainsbury supermarket, because it makes getting groceries a really easy chore since we don't own a car yet. The restaurants and bars are also amazing, there are so many options, and I love that I can just go down and take my pick without paying for Uber.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They reply in a short amount of time and usually always help fix the issue.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There isn't anything in particular, everything was clear.

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Aminat M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Aug 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Friendly staff, cleaning and maintenance are the best part of living here

Aminat M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The best part of living here is the staff. Cristina, Susan and Bethany are lovely and always keen to help and make residents feel at home.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The maintenance team response is always quick and helpful

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known that the gym would not be built for 2 years of my stay. We also had a coffee machine that was taken away abruptly. So we have less perks than expected or initially offered

Manager response

Hi Aminat, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind comments about Christina, Susan and Bethany. We’re really pleased to hear that the team, cleanliness and maintenance have been highlights of your experience at The Almere. We would just like to clarify one point regarding the gym, as a gym has never been formally announced or confirmed as a future facility at The Almere. As you mentioned that you have been waiting for one for almost two years, we would really appreciate you getting in touch with the team to let us know where this information came from so that we can look into this further. We also appreciate your disappointment regarding the removal of the coffee machine. The team has responded to the concerns raised about this; however, unfortunately, this decision sits outside of the onsite team’s control. Thank you again for your feedback and for recommending The Almere. We hope you continue to enjoy being part of our community.

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