MK7 6HB is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Kents Hill in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Monkston ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK7 6HB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK7 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00084900 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK7 6HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK7 6HB.
300
36
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK7 6HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, MK7 6HB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK7 6HB. The average age is 36.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK7 6HB has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Walton High
Wavendon Gate School
Monkston Primary School
Heronshaw School
Heronsgate School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Open University Shop0.8 km
- Trading as Welcome Kents Hill Store in Partnership with Southern CO-OP0.2 km
- Cox & Robinson0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Purple Mango0.7 km
- MSD (Blue Apple Catering)0.7 km
- Selo0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Walnut Tree Traditional Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Chinese Chef0.7 km
- Foodtrip0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Intervet Walton Manor Club0.7 km
- Tawny Owl0.7 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bow Brickhill2.5 km
- Fenny Stratford3.1 km
- Woburn Sands3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Frithwood Crescent South0.1 km
- Frithwood Crescent South0.1 km
- Hammerwood Gate0.2 km
- Birdlip Lane bridge0.2 km
- Birdlip Lane bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK76HB · Data under Open Government Licence