Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

KIRKE CLOSE, MK5 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKE CLOSE, MK5 6BZ.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK5 6BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK5 6BZ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£810k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

MK5 6BZ is a sought-after residential area on Kirke Close, 0.4km from Shenley Wood 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 6BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £810k. 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 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00084655 (shared with 21 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 6BZ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 780,000

2 sales · Mean £ 780,000

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

MK5 6BZ has low crime rates — 28 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 crime18
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Glastonbury Thorn School

Outstanding178 pupils0.2 km
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Denbigh School

Good1751 pupils0.6 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils0.9 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Long Meadow School

Good407 pupils1.3 km
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Loughton Manor First School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Shenley Brook End School

Good1873 pupils1.5 km
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

Inadequate336 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Forget Me Not0.6 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Shenley Leisure Centre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bon Viveur0.7 km
  • Big Mama's0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter0.5 km
  • Shenley Wood Village0.6 km
  • The Burnt Oak (Exxell Catering Ltd)0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Beams0.6 km
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eagle Pizza House Ltd0.7 km
  • Ideal Chef0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'n0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central1.8 km
  • Milton Keynes2.9 km
  • Bletchley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pigott Drive0.3 km
  • Pigott Drive0.3 km
  • Fortescue Drive0.3 km
  • Fortescue Drive North0.4 km
  • Fortescue Drive South0.4 km