MK46 comprises the Olney area in Buckinghamshire, positioned in the 22nd percentile nationally for trajectory prospects with a score of 45.0/100. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.5% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.6% annually, suggesting stronger rental demand than capital appreciation. The district is in early-stage gentrification, with population growth of 1.7% over the same period indicating modest demographic expansion. These metrics present a market characterised by limited price momentum but relatively stronger rental performance, reflecting the area's appeal to tenant populations despite constrained buyer demand.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Olney · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.9 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Olney (MK46) common questions
Is Olney up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Olney (MK46) as Early. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 68% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Olney safe?
Olney has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Olney?
The average property price in Olney (MK46) is £329k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Olney?
The median monthly rent in Olney (MK46) is £1,146 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Olney?
Neighbouring postcode districts include High Wycombe (HP15), Marlow (SL7), Chesham (HP5), Leighton Buzzard (LU7), Wokingham (RG40). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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