Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

DEXTER AVENUE, MK6 2HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEXTER AVENUE, MK6 2HP.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK6 2HP — age 39, 37% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £334k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK6 2HP is a safe, established residential area on Dexter Avenue, 0.4km from Oldbrook in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.

Within the MK6 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2HP are sourced from Output Area E00084413 (shared with 14 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 2HP. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 303,000

1 sales · Mean £ 303,000

Semi-Detached

£ 309,500

2 sales · Mean £ 309,500

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

MK6 2HP has low crime rates — 30 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order19
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.3 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.3 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.7 km
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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.9 km
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils1.0 km
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Orchard Academy

Good355 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.9 km
  • Fishermead Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Moxy Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Milton Keynes1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Alpha At Oscar's1.0 km
  • Legend One Ltd0.9 km
  • Our Place1.0 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
  • Brasserie Blanc1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Fries and Rice0.7 km
  • XLN Takeaway0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cricketers0.2 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes1.1 km
  • Milton Keynes Central1.5 km
  • Bletchley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oldbrook Boulevard0.2 km
  • Oldbrook Boulevard0.2 km
  • Strudwick Drive0.2 km
  • Strudwick Drive0.2 km
  • The Cricketers0.2 km