MK6 2LW is a safe, established residential area on Rhodes Place, 0.2km from Winterhill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Central Milton Keynes ward and the Milton Keynes North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK6 2LW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2LW are sourced from Output Area E00084417 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHODES PLACE, MK6 2LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHODES PLACE, MK6 2LW.
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33
£ 56,800 /yr
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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
No single demographic signal dominates MK6 2LW — age 33, 23% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 2LW. The average age is 33.2. 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
£ 253,000
2 sales · Mean £ 253,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK6 2LW is moderate at 53 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
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
St Paul's Catholic School
The Milton Keynes Academy
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Bridge Academy
Falconhurst School
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Eagle News0.7 km
- Handy General Store0.6 km
- Argos Super Store0.9 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cricketers0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- New Day Cafe0.4 km
- Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.6 km
- Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire0.2 km
- Dee Dees Customer Cafe (The Range)0.4 km
- Maaya Indian Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Papa Johns0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes Central1.2 km
- Milton Keynes1.3 km
- Bletchley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.2 km
- Winterhill Retail Estate0.3 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.3 km
- Leadenhall Roundabout North0.3 km
- Oldbrook Cricket Ground0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62LW · Data under Open Government Licence