MK6 1BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK6 1BH has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1BH.
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 1BH — age 34, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK6 1BH has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
St Paul's Catholic School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
The Milton Keynes Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Bridge Academy
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Eagle News1.0 km
- Handy General Store0.9 km
- Argos Super Store0.8 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cricketers1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- New Day Cafe0.7 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.8 km
- Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire0.3 km
- Dee Dees Customer Cafe (The Range)0.2 km
- 360 Play0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Greggs1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.1 km
- Milton Keynes1.5 km
- Bletchley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.1 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.2 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.2 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout South0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61BH · Data under Open Government Licence