Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

PORTHLEVEN PLACE, MK6 2AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHLEVEN PLACE, MK6 2AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

555

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 2AT 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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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, MK6 2AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

MK6 2AT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Porthleven Place, 0.6km from Fishermead in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 2AT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00084431 (shared with 12 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 2AT. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.8%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean40.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

Crime around MK6 2AT is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences212
Public order49
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting40
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils0.2 km
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Orchard Academy

Good355 pupils0.4 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.6 km
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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils0.7 km
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Shepherdswell Academy

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.0 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils1.1 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Eagle News0.8 km
  • Evergreen Foods0.1 km
  • Handy General Store0.9 km
  • MK Halal Meat & Seafood Market0.0 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Aspers MK0.5 km
  • The Cricketers0.8 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.7 km
  • The Warbler On The Wharf0.7 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • Namji Xscape0.5 km
  • Orchard Acadamy0.4 km
  • Slim Chickens0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Eagles Jerk and Grill0.7 km
  • Testimony Catering Services0.1 km
  • HiTea1.0 km
  • Shake a Shake0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel La Tour0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes1.1 km
  • Milton Keynes Central2.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fishermead Boulevard0.3 km
  • Springfield Roundabout South0.3 km
  • Fishermead Local Centre0.3 km
  • Fishermead Local Centre0.3 km
  • Kellan Drive0.3 km