MK6 1LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Coffee Hall in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 1LE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00084992 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK6 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1LE.
337
35
£ 44,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK6 1LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, MK6 1LE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 1LE. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK6 1LE has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Chapter Primary School
Bridge Academy
Moorland Primary School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
St Paul's Catholic School
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Abbeys Primary School
The Redway School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Peter's Chinese0.7 km
- Majestic Caterers0.0 km
- Ocean Fish and Pizza1.0 km
- Royal Wok0.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cox & Robinson0.7 km
- Trading As Welcome Beanhill In Partnership with Southern CO-OP1.0 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Achchil0.9 km
- Coffee Hall Community Larder0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Central MK Cafe0.7 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.7 km
- Christ the Vine Community Church0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central2.5 km
- Bletchley2.6 km
- Milton Keynes2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.1 km
- Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.2 km
- Bleak Hall Roundabout West0.2 km
- Bleak Hall Roundabout West0.3 km
- Chapter0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK61LE · Data under Open Government Licence