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.
POLRUAN PLACE, MK6 2EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLRUAN PLACE, MK6 2EA.
426
34
£ 47,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Falconhurst School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Orchard Academy
Bridge Academy
St Paul's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK62EA · Data under Open Government Licence