Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

FORTESCUE DRIVE, MK5 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTESCUE DRIVE, MK5 6AU.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK5 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK5 6AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 85.1% year-on-year.

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

MK5 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Fortescue Drive, 0.4km from Shenley Church End in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK5 6AU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 85.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00084668 (shared with 8 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 MK5 6AU. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian22.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
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

£ 505,000

2 sales · Mean £ 505,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 266,500

4 sales · Mean £ 261,500

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

MK5 6AU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils0.2 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.5 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils0.6 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.6 km
  • Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.4 km
  • New Mandarin Restaurant0.5 km
  • Playful Pottery0.5 km
  • Ride High Equestrian Centre0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.5 km
  • Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.5 km
  • Ideal Chef1.0 km
  • Subway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Forget Me Not0.9 km
  • Orbit News0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Beams0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central1.4 km
  • Milton Keynes2.5 km
  • Bletchley4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fortescue Drive North0.0 km
  • Fortescue Drive North0.0 km
  • Fortescue Drive0.1 km
  • Fortescue Drive South0.2 km
  • Fortescue Drive South0.2 km