Postcode MK6 3BX (Milton Keynes)

Map showing MK6 3BX and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK6 3BX is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. MK6 3BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK6 3BX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 3BX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to MK6 3BX is Woodley Headland which is centered 99 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Waterside and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 2.97 km away.

The closest primary school to MK6 3BX (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 3BX is The Cross Keys and is 1.41 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts and is 1.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 29, 2021.

4.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 4.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for MK6 3BX 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 3BX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK6 3BX, and the approximate distance away.

Woodley Headland 99 m
Jeeves Close 124 m
The Green 374 m
Waterside 485 m
Golden Drive 530 m
Newport Road 840 m
Harrier Drive 843 m
B4034 863 m
Saxon Street 1.33 km
Chaffron Way 1.48 km
Grafton Street 1.55 km
Marlborough Street 1.78 km
Groveway 1.8 km
Standing Way 1.86 km
Brickhill Street 1.94 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK6 3BX

Introduction August 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 3BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Redway School Good
(February 21, 2018)
516 m
Falconhurst School Good
(November 17, 2021)
758 m
Langland Community School 785 m
The Milton Keynes Academy Good
(October 10, 2017)
1.02 km
Moorland Primary School 1.09 km
New Chapter Primary School Good
(November 2, 2016)
1.29 km
Jubilee Wood Primary School Good
(February 16, 2022)
1.4 km
Milton Keynes College Good
(May 26, 2017)
1.41 km
The Willows School and Early Years Centre Good
(March 13, 2018)
1.42 km
Charles Warren Academy Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.43 km
Orchard Academy Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.43 km
St Paul's Catholic School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.52 km
Shepherdswell Academy 1.58 km
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(October 18, 2018)
1.6 km
Oldbrook First School Good
(February 27, 2018)
1.67 km
Baytul Ilm Secondary School 1.8 km
Oakgrove School Good
(June 27, 2019)
2.01 km
Kents Hill Park all-through school 2.03 km
Middleton Primary School Outstanding
(June 15, 2017)
2.11 km
SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 2.24 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK6 3BX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parklands Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 17, 2021
1.41 km
The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
1.41 km
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
January 11, 2019
1.6 km
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School (St Paul's School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
1.6 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
September 16, 2021
1.62 km
Ducklings Preschool Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 8, 2021
1.62 km
KuKu Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 16, 2021
1.62 km
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 29, 2021
1.62 km
Moores Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 16, 2021
1.68 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
1.7 km
Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 29, 2021
1.7 km
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
1.7 km
Oakgrove Primary School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 16, 2020
1.73 km
The Barge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 29, 2020
1.85 km
Woolstone Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
1.97 km
City Colts FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.01 km
Oakgrove Secondary School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 8, 2021
2.01 km
Middleton Primary School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 14, 2020
2.11 km
Milton Keynes Community Boat - "Electra" Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.17 km
The Lakeside Pub and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 20, 2019
2.49 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK6 3BX - Data from Apr 2022

Waterside Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Waterside Bus Stop/Station 247 m
MK University Hospital grounds Bus Stop/Station 311 m
MK University Hospital grounds Bus Stop/Station 322 m
Milton Keynes Hospital Bus Stop/Station 370 m
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station Rail 2.97 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 3.25 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 3.28 km
London Luton Airport Air 29.47 km
London Oxford Airport Air 45.34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK6 3BX - Data from Dec 2021

Walton Lake Inland Water 1.02 km
Elfield Park Urban Greenspace 2.18 km
Furzton Lake Inland Water 2.66 km
Coldharbour Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Caldecotte Lake Inland Water 3 km
Willen Lake Inland Water 3.07 km
Stanton Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
Broughton Junction Inland Water 3.71 km
Lodge Lake Inland Water 4.15 km
The Green Urban Greenspace 4.71 km
Weeks Covert Woodland Or Forest 4.89 km
Downs Covert Woodland Or Forest 4.96 km
Tongwell Lake Inland Water 4.96 km
Ash Pole Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.15 km
Parson's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 5.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK6 3BX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 4.5%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.02775000
Longitude -0.73167600
OS Easting 487115
OS Northing 0237352
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10036
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: Private renting new arrivals
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 E33040550
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Milton Keynes 016
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Milton Keynes 016D
Output Area / Small Area 4A2