Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

POLRUAN PLACE, MK6 2EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLRUAN PLACE, MK6 2EA.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

34

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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 2EA 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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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in MK6 2EA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 59.0% year-on-year.

home £189,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK6 2EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Polruan Place, 0.3km 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 2EA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, down 59.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2EA are sourced from Output Area E00084407 (shared with 10 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 2EA. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean34.3%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 131,500

2 sales · Mean £ 131,500

Terraced

£ 241,000

5 sales · Mean £ 250,850

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

MK6 2EA has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences181
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order32
Shoplifting30
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils0.4 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils0.4 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.5 km
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils0.7 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Orchard Academy

Good355 pupils0.9 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Moon Under Water1.0 km
  • Revolution1.0 km
  • Aspers MK1.0 km
  • The Cricketers0.6 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Gravity Fitness1.0 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
  • Wing Kingz1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Childs Way Service Station0.9 km
  • Esso Service Station0.9 km
  • WH Smith1.0 km
  • Eagle News0.6 km
  • Evergreen Foods0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shake a Shake1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Eagles Jerk and Grill0.2 km
  • Testimony Catering Services0.6 km
  • Fries and Rice0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes1.3 km
  • Milton Keynes Central2.0 km
  • Fenny Stratford4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Eaglestone Roundabout East0.1 km
  • Eaglestone Roundabout North0.2 km
  • Harrier Drive0.2 km
  • Eaglestone Roundabout South0.2 km
  • Eaglestone Roundabout West0.3 km