MK5 6AJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Grange Farm in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK5 6AJ represents a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00183648 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK5 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK5 6AJ.
578
33
£ 0 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK5 6AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK5 6AJ — age 33, 56% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6AJ. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6AJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Walnuts School
The Hazeley Academy
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Oxley Park Academy
Long Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Simply Good Limited0.8 km
- The Grange0.8 km
- HMP Woodhill Main Kitchen0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wok Warrior0.8 km
- Moores Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Ash's Fish & Chicken0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central3.4 km
- Milton Keynes4.5 km
- Wolverton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- HMP Woodhill0.3 km
- Hazeley School0.3 km
- HMP Woodhill0.4 km
- Woodhill Prison0.4 km
- HMP Woodhill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56AJ · Data under Open Government Licence