MK6 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Snowdon Drive, 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 1BP offers 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. 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 rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNOWDON DRIVE, MK6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOWDON DRIVE, MK6 1BP.
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 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 1BP. 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)
MK6 1BP has low crime rates — 36 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
Bridge Academy
The Milton Keynes Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Handy General Store0.9 km
- B & M Stores0.4 km
- Furniture Village0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- New Day Cafe0.7 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.7 km
- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)1.0 km
- Dunelm0.3 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.3 km
- Milton Keynes1.6 km
- Bletchley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.1 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.1 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout South0.3 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout South0.3 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61BP · Data under Open Government Licence