Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

PIGOTT DRIVE, MK5 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIGOTT DRIVE, MK5 6BY.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK5 6BY combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£516k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

MK5 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Pigott Drive, 0.4km 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 6BY offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £516k. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00084654 (shared with 11 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 6BY. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 516,000

2 sales · Mean £ 516,000

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

MK5 6BY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences23
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils0.0 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.5 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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Long Meadow School

Good407 pupils1.4 km
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils1.6 km
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Shenley Brook End School

Good1873 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.9 km
  • Harvester Pub & Restaurant0.6 km
  • New Mandarin Restaurant0.6 km
  • Playful Pottery0.6 km
  • Ride High Equestrian Centre1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.6 km
  • Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.6 km
  • Ideal Chef0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Forget Me Not0.7 km
  • Orbit News1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Beams0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central1.7 km
  • Milton Keynes2.8 km
  • Bletchley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fortescue Drive North0.2 km
  • Fortescue Drive0.2 km
  • Fortescue Drive North0.2 km
  • Fortescue Drive South0.3 km
  • Fortescue Drive South0.3 km