MK5 6AP is a safe, established residential area on Wilks Croft, 0.5km from Shenley Church End in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK5 6AP represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00084660 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILKS CROFT, MK5 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILKS CROFT, MK5 6AP.
323
36
£ 62,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK5 6AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK5 6AP spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6AP. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,750
4 sales · Mean £ 386,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6AP has low crime rates — 39 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
Denbigh School
Loughton School
Loughton Manor First School
Glastonbury Thorn School
Holmwood School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Two Mile Ash School
Ashbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Jardines Pharmacy0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Crownhill Supermarket0.7 km
- Martin McColls0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bucks Fire & Rescue (Canteen)0.4 km
- Kam Tong Garden0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.6 km
- Macintyre Coffee Shop0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chunkeez0.5 km
- Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Dragon Bay0.5 km
- Fike Akhis Express0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kensington0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.5 km
- Milton Keynes2.7 km
- Wolverton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Loughton Roundabout West0.2 km
- Loughton Roundabout West0.2 km
- Engaine Drive0.2 km
- Engaine Drive0.2 km
- London Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56AP · Data under Open Government Licence