Postcode MK6 2LW (Milton Keynes)

Map showing MK6 2LW and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK6 2LW is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in January 1992 and is an active postcode. MK6 2LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK6 2LW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 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 2LW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to MK6 2LW is Rhodes Place which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Winterhill Retail Estate and is 228 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 1.22 km away.

The closest primary school to MK6 2LW (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 2LW is The Countryman and is 1.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Thai Takeaway and is 1.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 2, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 110 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.4 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for MK6 2LW 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 2LW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Rhodes Place 41 m
Wynyard Court 67 m
Blackham Court 113 m
Brearley Avenue 123 m
Titchmarsh Court 142 m
Underwood Place 157 m
Century Avenue 162 m
The Oval 171 m
Rashleigh Place 183 m
Duckworth Court 201 m
Laker Court 243 m
Ulyett Place 250 m
Cartwright Place 277 m
Barnes Place 281 m
Tyson Place 302 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK6 2LW

Introduction January 1992
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 2LW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oldbrook First School Good
(February 27, 2018)
335 m
Milton Keynes College Good
(May 26, 2017)
442 m
St Paul's Catholic School Good
(November 13, 2019)
465 m
The Milton Keynes Academy Good
(October 10, 2017)
854 m
The Grove Independent School 1.2 km
Falconhurst School Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.36 km
New Chapter Primary School Good
(November 2, 2016)
1.41 km
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1.43 km
Jubilee Wood Primary School Good
(February 16, 2022)
1.56 km
The Willows School and Early Years Centre Good
(March 13, 2018)
1.65 km
Orchard Academy Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.88 km
The Redway School Good
(February 21, 2018)
1.9 km
Moorland Primary School 1.91 km
Loughton School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.91 km
Glastonbury Thorn School Outstanding
(January 16, 2015)
2 km
Caroline Haslett Primary School Outstanding
(June 26, 2019)
2.04 km
Summerfield School Good
(February 1, 2017)
2.06 km
Loughton Manor First School Outstanding
(December 2, 2010)
2.14 km
Denbigh School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.22 km
Cold Harbour Church of England School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
2.23 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Portway Filling Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 14, 2018
1.7 km
Hampstead Gate Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
1.74 km
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
February 4, 2016
1.86 km
The Common Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
July 21, 2017
1.9 km
B&Q Milton Keynes-BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.94 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
1.94 km
Halfords Retailers - other Exempt
February 8, 2017
1.94 km
Poundland Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 2, 2017
1.94 km
Bradwell Common Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 30, 2017
1.97 km
MK Dosa Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 29, 2020
1.97 km
One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2016
1.97 km
Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 2, 2022
1.97 km
The Countryman Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 14, 2019
1.97 km
Longdan Limited Retailers - other 4
Good
February 21, 2022
1.99 km
Summerfield School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) School/college/university 4
Good
November 3, 2021
2.06 km
Thomas Franks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
2.07 km
Conniburrow Rontec (Morrisons Daily) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
2.14 km
Olubamidele Famuyiwa Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.24 km
Conniburrow Childrens Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 16, 2017
2.24 km
Germander Park School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
2.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Winterhill Retail Estate Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Winterhill Retail Estate Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Leadenhall Roundabout North Bus Stop/Station 272 m
Leadenhall Roundabout North Bus Stop/Station 300 m
Oldbrook Cricket Ground Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station Rail 1.22 km
Bletchley Rail Station Rail 4.01 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 4.23 km
London Luton Airport Air 31.07 km
London Oxford Airport Air 43.8 km

Nearby Nature

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

Elfield Park Urban Greenspace 1.21 km
Furzton Lake Inland Water 1.78 km
Coldharbour Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Lodge Lake Inland Water 2.39 km
Stanton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Walton Lake Inland Water 2.84 km
Ash Pole Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.54 km
Willen Lake Inland Water 3.9 km
Lady Margery's Gorse Woodland Or Forest 3.94 km
The Green Urban Greenspace 4.32 km
Oakhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Caldecotte Lake Inland Water 4.43 km
Water Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.55 km
Parson's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.65 km
Bottlehouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.87 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 89.1 Mbps 110 Mbps 200 Mbps
Upload 18.9 Mbps 20.4 Mbps 30.09 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 110 15.3
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 94,587 kWh - mean 9,459 kWh : median 8,551 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 23,947 kWh - mean 2,395 kWh : median 2,187 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK6 2LW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.02879100
Longitude -0.75845200
OS Easting 485276
OS Northing 0237436
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19810
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Milton Keynes North
Electoral Ward Central Milton Keynes
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 E33040584
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Milton Keynes 021
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Milton Keynes 021C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3