MK6 1AJ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK6 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1AJ.
422
34
£ 56,800 /yr
56%
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
MK6 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 1AJ. The average age is 34.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 1AJ is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
St Paul's Catholic School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Loughton School
Bridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Stores0.2 km
- Eagle News1.0 km
- Handy General Store0.9 km
- Furniture Village0.2 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Be At One0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
- The Cricketers1.0 km
- Wetherspoons0.9 km
- Blossom Room0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- All Good0.7 km
- Alpha At Oscar's0.8 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.6 km
- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
- Dunelm0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Restaurant (Baxterstorey)0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.7 km
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Bletchley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Grafton Roundabout South0.1 km
- South Grafton Roundabout South0.2 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.3 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence