MK6 2AR is a safe, established residential area on Ames Close, 0.1km from Oldbrook in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK6 2AR has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00084404 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMES CLOSE, MK6 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMES CLOSE, MK6 2AR.
404
35
£ 56,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK6 2AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
MK6 2AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 32% 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 2AR. The average age is 34.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 153,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK6 2AR has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
The Milton Keynes Academy
St Paul's Catholic School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Bridge Academy
Falconhurst School
New Chapter Primary School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Stores0.8 km
- Eagle News0.5 km
- Handy General Store0.4 km
- Tropical Touch Ventures LTD0.8 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dunelm0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
- New Day Cafe0.1 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.2 km
- Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Eagles Jerk and Grill0.7 km
- Peter's Chinese0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cricketers0.5 km
- The Eagle Public House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes1.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central1.6 km
- Bletchley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christian Centre0.0 km
- Christian Centre0.0 km
- Strudwick Drive0.2 km
- Woughton Campus0.2 km
- Woughton Campus0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62AR · Data under Open Government Licence