MK6 2BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pencarrow Place, 0.7km 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 2BJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00084427 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENCARROW PLACE, MK6 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENCARROW PLACE, MK6 2BJ.
526
31
£ 51,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK6 2BJ 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
With 44% social renting, MK6 2BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2BJ. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 2BJ is moderate at 89 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
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Orchard Academy
Falconhurst School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Shepherdswell Academy
St Paul's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Chatime0.8 km
- Game Retail0.9 km
- Hensler Associates LTD T/A Route 661.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.6 km
- Moon Under Water0.4 km
- Popworld0.6 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- Vertigo VR Limited0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- 12th Street Burgers, Shakes & Dynamite Wings0.6 km
- Ask Italian0.8 km
- Bella Italia0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Cosy Club Milton Keynes0.9 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Mr Pretzels0.7 km
- Rebel Foods T/A Behrouz, Fassos, Holy Cow0.6 km
- Valicu Food0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hotel La Tour0.8 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes0.9 km
- Milton Keynes Central1.9 km
- Fenny Stratford4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pentewan Gate0.1 km
- Pentewan Gate0.1 km
- Fishermead Local Centre0.2 km
- Fishermead Local Centre0.2 km
- Fishermead Boulevard0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62BJ · Data under Open Government Licence