MK6 2QX is a safe, established residential area on Illingworth Place, 0.3km 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK6 2QX are sourced from Output Area E00084413 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILLINGWORTH PLACE, MK6 2QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILLINGWORTH PLACE, MK6 2QX.
327
39
£ 56,800 /yr
46%
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 2QX — age 39, 37% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £503k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK6 2QX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 465,000
5 sales · Mean £ 445,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK6 2QX has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B & M Stores0.7 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Furniture Village0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moxy Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alpha At Oscar's1.0 km
- Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central1.0 km
- Dunelm0.8 km
- Legend One Ltd0.9 km
- Our Place1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fries and Rice0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Eagles Jerk and Grill0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cricketers0.4 km
- The Eagle Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Milton Keynes1.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central1.4 km
- Bletchley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Strudwick Drive0.1 km
- Strudwick Drive0.1 km
- The Cricketers0.2 km
- The Cricketers0.2 km
- Christian Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK62QX · Data under Open Government Licence