MK6 2AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Fishermead in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 2AB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00084431 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK6 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 2AB.
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£ 47,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK6 2AB 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.
Area Character
MK6 2AB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 2AB. The average age is 30.9. 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)
Crime around MK6 2AB is moderate at 65 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
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Orchard Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Falconhurst School
Shepherdswell Academy
The Milton Keynes Academy
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Bridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Eagle News0.8 km
- Evergreen Foods0.1 km
- Handy General Store0.9 km
- MK Halal Meat & Seafood Market0.0 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Aspers MK0.5 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- The Eagle Public House0.7 km
- The Warbler On The Wharf0.7 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hollywood Bowl0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- Namji Xscape0.5 km
- Orchard Acadamy0.4 km
- Slim Chickens0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Eagles Jerk and Grill0.7 km
- Testimony Catering Services0.1 km
- Shake a Shake0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Fries and Rice0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel La Tour1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central2.1 km
- Fenny Stratford4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fishermead Boulevard0.3 km
- Kellan Drive0.3 km
- Kellan Drive0.3 km
- Fishermead Boulevard0.3 km
- Fishermead Local Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62AB · Data under Open Government Licence