Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

PENRYN AVENUE, MK6 2BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRYN AVENUE, MK6 2BQ.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 2BQ 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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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, MK6 2BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 2BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penryn Avenue, 0.6km 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 2BQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00084430 (shared with 14 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 2BQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean36.4%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,000

2 sales · Mean £ 205,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK6 2BQ is moderate at 81 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.

Violence and sexual offences228
Public order50
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting42
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils0.4 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.5 km
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Orchard Academy

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils0.9 km
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Shepherdswell Academy

Outstanding140 pupils1.0 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Chatime0.8 km
  • Game Retail0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.7 km
  • Moon Under Water0.4 km
  • Popworld0.6 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • Vertigo VR Limited0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers, Shakes & Dynamite Wings0.7 km
  • Ask Italian0.9 km
  • Bella Italia0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Cosy Club Milton Keynes1.0 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Mr Pretzels0.8 km
  • Rebel Foods T/A Behrouz, Fassos, Holy Cow0.7 km
  • Valicu Food0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel La Tour0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 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 Gate0.2 km
  • Fishermead Local Centre0.2 km
  • Fishermead Local Centre0.2 km
  • Fishermead Boulevard0.3 km