MK5 6AS is a safe, established residential area on Primatt Crescent, 0.4km from Shenley Church End in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00084668 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIMATT CRESCENT, MK5 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIMATT CRESCENT, MK5 6AS.
334
38
£ 62,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK5 6AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK5 6AS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6AS. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 272,200
Terraced
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 209,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6AS has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glastonbury Thorn School
Denbigh School
Loughton School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
Loughton Manor First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.6 km
- Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.4 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.6 km
- Playful Pottery0.5 km
- Ride High Equestrian Centre0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.6 km
- Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.6 km
- Ideal Chef1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Jardines Pharmacy0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Forget Me Not1.0 km
- Orbit News0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Beams0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.4 km
- Milton Keynes2.5 km
- Bletchley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fortescue Drive North0.1 km
- Fortescue Drive North0.1 km
- Fortescue Drive0.1 km
- Fortescue Drive South0.2 km
- Fortescue Drive South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56AS · Data under Open Government Licence