Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

CHESNEY WOLD, MK6 1LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESNEY WOLD, MK6 1LN.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 1LN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK6 1LN has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

MK6 1LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chesney Wold, 0.1km from Coffee Hall in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 1LN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00084992 (shared with 44 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 1LN. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean31.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1LN is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Other theft15
Public order10
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.8 km
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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.0 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.1 km
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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.2 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.2 km
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The Redway School

Good170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)1.0 km
  • Central MK Cafe0.6 km
  • Romanellis Pizza0.6 km
  • Christ the Vine Community Church0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Peter's Chinese0.6 km
  • Majestic Caterers0.2 km
  • Royal Wok0.2 km
  • Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cox & Robinson0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Coffee Hall Community Larder0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central2.3 km
  • Milton Keynes2.4 km
  • Bletchley2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bleak Hall Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Bleak Hall Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.4 km
  • Jonathans0.4 km