Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

CAIRNGORM GATE, MK6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAIRNGORM GATE, MK6 1AZ.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
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.

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.

Shoplifting45
Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.9 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils1.2 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.3 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils1.4 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.4 km
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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

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