MK5 6BP is a sought-after residential area on Fortescue Drive, 0.6km from Shenley Church End in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Loughton & Shenley ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK5, MK5 6BP 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for MK5 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00084670 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORTESCUE DRIVE, MK5 6BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTESCUE DRIVE, MK5 6BP.
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41
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
MK5 6BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK5 6BP. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK5 6BP has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Glastonbury Thorn School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
Denbigh School
Loughton School
Loughton Manor First School
Long Meadow School
Merebrook Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.6 km
- Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.7 km
- New Mandarin Restaurant0.8 km
- Playful Pottery0.8 km
- Ride High Equestrian Centre0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fish 'N' Chick'n0.8 km
- Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.8 km
- Ideal Chef0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Jardines Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Shenley Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Forget Me Not0.9 km
- Orbit News0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Beams0.5 km
- Furzton Lake Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.6 km
- Milton Keynes2.7 km
- Bletchley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Livesey Hill0.1 km
- Fortescue Drive South0.1 km
- Livesey Hill0.1 km
- Fortescue Drive South0.1 km
- Northcroft0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK56BP · Data under Open Government Licence