MK6 2BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penryn Avenue, 0.6km from Fishermead in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK6 2BP offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00084434 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRYN AVENUE, MK6 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRYN AVENUE, MK6 2BP.
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33
£ 51,200 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
59% of MK6 2BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 2BP. The average age is 33.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
4 sales · Mean £ 244,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 2BP is moderate at 78 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
Jubilee Wood Primary School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Orchard Academy
Falconhurst School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Shepherdswell Academy
St Paul's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Chatime0.8 km
- Game Retail0.9 km
- Hensler Associates LTD T/A Route 661.0 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes0.7 km
- Moon Under Water0.4 km
- Popworld0.7 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- Vertigo VR Limited0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- 12th Street Burgers, Shakes & Dynamite Wings0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.9 km
- Bella Italia0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Cosy Club Milton Keynes0.9 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Mr Pretzels0.7 km
- Rebel Foods T/A Behrouz, Fassos, Holy Cow0.7 km
- Valicu Food0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hotel La Tour0.9 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Milton Keynes0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes0.9 km
- Milton Keynes Central1.8 km
- Fenny Stratford4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pentewan Gate0.1 km
- Pentewan Gate0.1 km
- Fishermead Local Centre0.1 km
- Fishermead Local Centre0.1 km
- Fishermead Boulevard0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62BP · Data under Open Government Licence