Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK6 5LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK6 5LP.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in MK6 5LP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

MK6 5LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Oldbrook in Milton Keynes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Woughton & Fishermead ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5LP are sourced from Output Area E00175399 (shared with 11 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 5LP. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

MK6 5LP has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils0.2 km
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery

Good159 pupils0.4 km
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The Milton Keynes Academy

Requires Improvement1242 pupils0.5 km
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Bridge Academy

Good23 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Wood Primary School

Good502 pupils0.8 km
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Falconhurst School

Good346 pupils1.0 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils1.1 km
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Good166 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Eagle News0.6 km
  • Handy General Store0.6 km
  • Tropical Touch Ventures LTD0.9 km
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Coffee Hall Community Larder0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cricketers0.6 km
  • The Eagle Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • New Day Cafe0.2 km
  • Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe)0.1 km
  • Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire0.6 km
  • Dee Dees Customer Cafe (The Range)0.8 km
  • Christ the Vine Community Church0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chippy Chums Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Eagles Jerk and Grill0.9 km
  • Peter's Chinese0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Milton Keynes1.5 km
  • Milton Keynes Central1.6 km
  • Bletchley3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Woughton Campus0.1 km
  • Woughton Campus0.1 km
  • Christian Centre0.2 km
  • Christian Centre0.2 km
  • St Paul's Catholic School0.3 km