Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK6 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 1LS.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 1LS 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK6 1LS has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

MK6 1LS 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 1LS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00084992 (shared with 44 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 1LS. 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

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean31.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1LS is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft12
Public order6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.9 km
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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.0 km
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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.0 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.1 km
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils1.3 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Peter's Chinese0.7 km
  • Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK0.2 km
  • Kingdom Catering and Events0.2 km
  • Majestic Caterers0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Coffee Hall Community Larder0.7 km
  • Cox & Robinson0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Christ the Vine Community Church0.8 km
  • Central MK Cafe0.6 km
  • Romanellis Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes Central2.4 km
  • Milton Keynes2.6 km
  • Bletchley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bleak Hall Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Bleak Hall Industrial Estate0.3 km
  • Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Bleak Hall Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Bleak Hall Roundabout West0.4 km