MK6 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Grampian Gate, 0.2km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAMPIAN GATE, MK6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAMPIAN GATE, MK6 1BD.
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 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 1BD. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 1BD is moderate at 53 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
Bridge Academy
Loughton School
Glastonbury Thorn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Handy General Store1.0 km
- Argos Super Store0.7 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- Orbit News1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- New Day Cafe0.9 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)1.0 km
- Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire0.3 km
- Dee Dees Customer Cafe (The Range)0.1 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.0 km
- Milton Keynes1.5 km
- Bletchley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.4 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.4 km
- South Grafton Roundabout South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61BD · Data under Open Government Licence