MK5 6DJ is a sought-after residential area on The Homestead, 0.4km from Shenley Wood in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK5, MK5 6DJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 1.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00084655 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HOMESTEAD, MK5 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HOMESTEAD, MK5 6DJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK5 6DJ 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
MK5 6DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.8M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6DJ. The average age is 43.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,566,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6DJ has low crime rates — 21 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
Long Meadow School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Shenley Brook End School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.9 km
- Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.6 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.6 km
- Playful Pottery0.6 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.6 km
- Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.6 km
- Ideal Chef0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jardines Pharmacy0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Forget Me Not0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Beams0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.8 km
- Milton Keynes2.9 km
- Bletchley4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fortescue Drive North0.3 km
- Fortescue Drive0.3 km
- Fortescue Drive North0.3 km
- Pigott Drive0.3 km
- Pigott Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56DJ · Data under Open Government Licence