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.
FARTHING GROVE, MK6 4HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARTHING GROVE, MK6 4HW.
400
30
£ 44,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Moorland Primary School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
The Redway School
Langland Community School
New Chapter Primary School
Charles Warren Academy
Bridge Academy
The Milton Keynes Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK64HW · Data under Open Government Licence