Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SNOWDON DRIVE, MK6 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOWDON DRIVE, MK6 1BN.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /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: 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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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK6 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

MK6 1BN is a mixed residential area on Snowdon Drive, 0.2km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00084418 (shared with 40 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 MK6 1BN. 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

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around MK6 1BN is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft15
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.8 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils1.2 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.2 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils1.4 km
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Loughton School

Good478 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.0 km
  • Argos Super Store0.6 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Eagle News0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • All Good0.9 km
  • Alpha At Oscar's1.0 km
  • Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central0.8 km
  • British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey)0.8 km
  • Dunelm0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cricketers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central0.9 km
  • Milton Keynes1.3 km
  • Bletchley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
  • Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
  • South Grafton Roundabout South0.3 km
  • South Grafton Roundabout South0.3 km
  • Leadenhall Roundabout North0.4 km