MK5 6BD is a safe, established residential area on Engaine Drive, 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 strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00084660 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENGAINE DRIVE, MK5 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGAINE DRIVE, MK5 6BD.
323
36
£ 62,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK5 6BD 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
No single demographic signal dominates MK5 6BD — age 36, 28% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £99k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6BD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Flat
£ 92,500
2 sales · Mean £ 92,500
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6BD has low crime rates — 41 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- Crownhill Supermarket0.7 km
- Martin McColls0.6 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kensington0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.5 km
- Macintyre Coffee Shop0.5 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.3 km
- Playful Pottery0.3 km
- SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dragon Bay0.6 km
- Fike Akhis Express0.6 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.3 km
- Hong Kong Cottage0.6 km
- Wingers0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.5 km
- Milton Keynes2.7 km
- Wolverton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Engaine Drive0.1 km
- Engaine Drive0.1 km
- London Road0.2 km
- London Road0.2 km
- Burchard Crescent North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56BD · Data under Open Government Licence