Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SMARDEN BELL, MK7 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMARDEN BELL, MK7 6DL.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK7 6DL — age 38, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.

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

MK7 6DL is a safe, established residential area on Smarden Bell, 0.6km from Kents Hill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Monkston ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For serious buyers, MK7 6DL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK7 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00084902 (shared with 28 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 MK7 6DL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 448,666

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

MK7 6DL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Vehicle crime10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Monkston Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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Kents Hill School

Good75 pupils0.6 km
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Kents Hill Park all-through school

Good746 pupils0.8 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 km
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Walton High

Good2793 pupils1.2 km
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Wavendon Gate School

Good415 pupils1.2 km
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Oakgrove School

Good2304 pupils1.4 km
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Glebe Farm School

1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Homesense0.7 km
  • Trading as Welcome Kents Hill Store in Partnership with Southern CO-OP0.5 km
  • Cox & Robinson0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Alpla UK (Jimmys Catering Services)0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Gunaydin0.8 km
  • Kokoro0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Walnut Tree Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Chinese Chef0.9 km
  • Foodtrip0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Smashburger0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Tawny Owl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bow Brickhill3.0 km
  • Woburn Sands3.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Frithwood Crescent North0.1 km
  • Frithwood Crescent North0.1 km
  • Tunbridge Grove East0.2 km
  • Tunbridge Grove East0.2 km
  • Tunbridge Grove West0.3 km