Postcode MK6 2DS (Milton Keynes)

Map showing MK6 2DS and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK6 2DS is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK6 2DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK6 2DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of MK6 2DS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to MK6 2DS is Towan Avenue which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Harrier Drive and is 161 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 2.07 km away.

The closest primary school to MK6 2DS (for ages 11 and under) is Falconhurst School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 17, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Milton Keynes Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on October 10, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of MK6 2DS is The Cross Keys and is 1.31 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Delicious Kebab and is 1.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 10, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for MK6 2DS is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Milton Keynes is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK6 2DS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK6 2DS, and the approximate distance away.

Towan Avenue 64 m
Mullion Place 159 m
Kellan Drive 161 m
Polruan Place 177 m
Perran Avenue 187 m
Tintagel Court 191 m
Trispen Court 191 m
Harrier Drive 238 m
Harrier Court 240 m
Trevone Court 241 m
Tremayne Court 241 m
Helford Place 271 m
Vellan Avenue 274 m
Kernow Crescent 288 m
Tolcarne Avenue 288 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK6 2DS

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK6 2DS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Falconhurst School Good
(November 17, 2021)
323 m
Jubilee Wood Primary School Good
(February 16, 2022)
498 m
The Milton Keynes Academy Good
(October 10, 2017)
514 m
The Willows School and Early Years Centre Good
(March 13, 2018)
569 m
Orchard Academy Good
(February 20, 2018)
749 m
Oldbrook First School Good
(February 27, 2018)
886 m
Milton Keynes College Good
(May 26, 2017)
911 m
Shepherdswell Academy 1.11 km
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1.16 km
St Paul's Catholic School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.16 km
The Redway School Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.44 km
New Chapter Primary School Good
(November 2, 2016)
1.65 km
Langland Community School 1.82 km
Moorland Primary School 1.82 km
Germander Park School Good
(January 12, 2017)
2.09 km
Southwood School Good
(November 7, 2017)
2.13 km
Downs Barn School Good
(July 11, 2018)
2.17 km
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(October 18, 2018)
2.29 km
Middleton Primary School Outstanding
(June 15, 2017)
2.31 km
The Grove Independent School 2.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK6 2DS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parklands Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 17, 2021
1.31 km
The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
1.31 km
The Barge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 29, 2020
1.57 km
Milton Keynes Community Boat - "Electra" Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.62 km
Woolstone Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
1.73 km
Conniburrow Rontec (Morrisons Daily) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
1.76 km
Portway Filling Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 14, 2018
1.89 km
Olubamidele Famuyiwa Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.89 km
The Salvation Army Corps Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
1.94 km
VIP Foods LTD Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.98 km
B & K News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 27, 2021
1.98 km
Delicious Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
1.98 km
Oakgrove Primary School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
1.98 km
Surabi Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
September 15, 2021
2 km
The Common Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
July 21, 2017
2.05 km
Fremantle Trust Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 2, 2016
2.05 km
Hampstead Gate Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
2.06 km
GM Wines Retailers - other Exempt
March 22, 2019
2.06 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
2.06 km
Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 29, 2021
2.06 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK6 2DS - Data from Apr 2022

Harrier Drive Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Kellan Drive Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Kellan Drive Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Eaglestone Roundabout East Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Eaglestone Local Centre Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station Rail 2.07 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 4.2 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 4.26 km
London Luton Airport Air 30.54 km
London Oxford Airport Air 44.99 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK6 2DS - Data from Dec 2021

Walton Lake Inland Water 2.06 km
Elfield Park Urban Greenspace 2.11 km
Stanton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Furzton Lake Inland Water 2.69 km
Willen Lake Inland Water 2.78 km
Coldharbour Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Lodge Lake Inland Water 3.2 km
Broughton Junction Inland Water 3.75 km
The Green Urban Greenspace 3.8 km
Caldecotte Lake Inland Water 4.06 km
Parson's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.23 km
Tongwell Lake Inland Water 4.28 km
The Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 4.47 km
Ash Pole Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.73 km
Lady Margery's Gorse Woodland Or Forest 4.93 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK6 2DS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.9 Mbps 54.8 Mbps 119.53 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.9 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.3 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 64.5 14.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

16 meters consuming 192,199 kWh - mean 12,012 kWh : median 10,479 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 74,599 kWh - mean 4,388 kWh : median 4,475 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK6 2DS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.03417900
Longitude -0.74346200
OS Easting 486294
OS Northing 0238053
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6764
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Milton Keynes North
Electoral Ward Woughton & Fishermead
Local Authority District Milton Keynes
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East Midlands
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000042
Travel To Work Area Milton Keynes

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Milton Keynes
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South Central
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Milton Keynes BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Milton Keynes BUASD
Workplace Zone E33040568
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Milton Keynes 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Milton Keynes 018A
Output Area / Small Area 4A3