Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

ENGAINE DRIVE, MK5 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGAINE DRIVE, MK5 6BE.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK5 6BE 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK5 6BE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £92k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 104.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK5 6BE is a safe, established residential area on Engaine Drive, 0.5km 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 104.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00084660 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6BE. 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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 96,000

5 sales · Mean £ 146,100

Semi-Detached

£ 118,750

2 sales · Mean £ 118,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK5 6BE has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.3 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils0.6 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils0.8 km
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Holmwood School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils1.1 km
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The Hazeley Academy

Good1591 pupils1.4 km
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Two Mile Ash School

Outstanding681 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Crownhill Supermarket0.6 km
  • Martin McColls0.7 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kensington0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.7 km
  • Macintyre Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • New Mandarin Restaurant0.4 km
  • Playful Pottery0.4 km
  • SMC Pneumatics UK (TNS Catering)0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Dragon Bay0.6 km
  • Fike Akhis Express0.6 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Cottage0.6 km
  • Wingers0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central1.7 km
  • Milton Keynes2.9 km
  • Wolverton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Engaine Drive0.0 km
  • Engaine Drive0.0 km
  • Lennon Drive0.3 km
  • Lennon Drive0.3 km
  • Loughton Roundabout West0.3 km