MK6 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Cairngorm Gate, 0.3km 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 1AZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAIRNGORM GATE, MK6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAIRNGORM GATE, MK6 1AZ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates MK6 1AZ — age 34, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AZ. 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 1AZ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Bridge Academy
Loughton School
Glastonbury Thorn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B & M Stores0.1 km
- Argos Super Store0.6 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Handy General Store0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- All Good0.9 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.7 km
- Dunelm0.1 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
- Milton Keynes1.4 km
- Bletchley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- South Grafton Roundabout South0.3 km
- South Grafton Roundabout South0.3 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61AZ · Data under Open Government Licence