Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK6 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1BW.

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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 1BW — age 34, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

MK6 1BW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km 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. 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1BW 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 1BW. 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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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)

Crime around MK6 1BW is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft21
Public order16

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 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.1 km
  • Argos Super Store0.5 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Eagle News0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
  • Blossom Room1.0 km
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • Wetherspoons1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • All Good0.8 km
  • Alpha At Oscar's0.9 km
  • Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.7 km
  • British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
  • Dunelm0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
  • Milton Keynes1.3 km
  • Bletchley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • South Grafton Roundabout South0.2 km
  • Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
  • Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
  • South Grafton Roundabout South0.2 km