Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SIMNEL, MK6 4LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMNEL, MK6 4LN.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 4LN 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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, MK6 4LN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

MK6 4LN is an up-and-coming urban area on Simnel, 0.6km from Beanhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 4LN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 4LN are sourced from Output Area E00084984 (shared with 10 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 4LN. 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 / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean15.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 140,000

2 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime around MK6 4LN is above average at 111 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.

Violence and sexual offences189
Shoplifting90
Criminal damage and arson49
Public order33
Anti-social behaviour26

school Local Schools

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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.3 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils0.4 km
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The Redway School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.7 km
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Langland Community School

Inadequate196 pupils0.8 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B&M Express0.4 km
  • Bismi Cash & Carry0.4 km
  • MK Mega Market0.4 km
  • Netherfield Wine & Spirits0.4 km
  • Netherfield Post Office0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Al Fairoz Kebabish0.4 km
  • Christ the Vine Community Church0.6 km
  • League of Friends0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Asia Wok Restaurant0.4 km
  • Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
  • Peter's Chinese0.6 km
  • Majestic Caterers0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes2.7 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.7 km
  • Bletchley2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Coffee Hall Roundabout South0.1 km
  • Coffee Hall Roundabout South0.1 km
  • New Chapter School0.2 km
  • Coffee Hall Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Dodkin0.3 km