MK6 1AP is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK6 1AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1AP.
422
34
£ 56,800 /yr
56%
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
No single demographic signal dominates MK6 1AP — age 34, 38% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 1AP. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 1AP is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Catholic School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
The Milton Keynes Academy
Bridge Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
New Chapter Primary School
Loughton School
Glastonbury Thorn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Handy General Store1.0 km
- B & M Stores0.2 km
- Argos Super Store0.8 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.3 km
- Furniture Village0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- New Day Cafe0.8 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.9 km
- British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
- Dunelm0.1 km
- Planet Ice0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.1 km
- Milton Keynes1.6 km
- Bletchley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.3 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61AP · Data under Open Government Licence