Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

FARTHING GROVE, MK6 4HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARTHING GROVE, MK6 4HW.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK6 4HW 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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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK6 4HW has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

MK6 4HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farthing Grove, 0.5km from Ashland in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK6 4HW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK6 4HW are sourced from Output Area E00084986 (shared with 4 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 4HW. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.1%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean26.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 156,000

6 sales · Mean £ 167,916

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

Crime around MK6 4HW is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences172
Shoplifting88
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson41
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Moorland Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.3 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils0.3 km
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The Redway School

Good170 pupils0.4 km
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Langland Community School

Inadequate196 pupils0.4 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils0.8 km
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Charles Warren Academy

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils1.0 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • B&M Express0.3 km
  • Bismi Cash & Carry0.3 km
  • MK Mega Market0.3 km
  • Netherfield Wine & Spirits0.3 km
  • Netherfield Post Office0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Tinkers Bridge Cafe/Larder/Fridge0.9 km
  • Al Fairoz Kebabish0.3 km
  • Christ the Vine Community Church0.9 km
  • League of Friends0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Asia Wok Restaurant0.3 km
  • Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
  • Peter's Chinese0.9 km
  • Ocean Fish and Pizza0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fenny Stratford2.5 km
  • Bletchley2.7 km
  • Milton Keynes2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dodkin0.1 km
  • Dodkin0.2 km
  • Ashland Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Ashland Roundabout North0.3 km
  • Coffee Hall Roundabout South0.4 km