Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

ILLINGWORTH PLACE, MK6 2QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILLINGWORTH PLACE, MK6 2QX.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK6 2QX — age 39, 37% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £503k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK6 2QX is a safe, established residential area on Illingworth Place, 0.3km from Oldbrook in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

Within the MK6 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2QX are sourced from Output Area E00084413 (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 2QX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

5 sales · Mean £ 445,400

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

MK6 2QX has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Public order28
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.5 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.6 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.9 km
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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils1.0 km
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils1.3 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.7 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Furniture Village0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Alpha At Oscar's1.0 km
  • Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central1.0 km
  • Dunelm0.8 km
  • Legend One Ltd0.9 km
  • Our Place1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fries and Rice0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Eagles Jerk and Grill0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cricketers0.4 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes1.2 km
  • Milton Keynes Central1.4 km
  • Bletchley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Strudwick Drive0.1 km
  • Strudwick Drive0.1 km
  • The Cricketers0.2 km
  • The Cricketers0.2 km
  • Christian Centre0.2 km