MK5 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Barnet Close, 1.0km 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 6BF represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00175506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNET CLOSE, MK5 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNET CLOSE, MK5 6BF.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 6BF — age 32, 78% ownership, 20% 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 6BF. The average age is 32.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 267,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6BF has low crime rates — 28 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 Limited0.6 km
- The Grange0.6 km
- HMP Woodhill Main Kitchen0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wok Warrior0.6 km
- Ash's Fish & Chicken0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central3.3 km
- Milton Keynes4.4 km
- Wolverton5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hazeley School0.2 km
- HMP Woodhill0.3 km
- HMP Woodhill0.3 km
- HMP Woodhill0.3 km
- Woodhill Prison0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56BF · Data under Open Government Licence