The postcode MK6 5LR is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in July 1986 and is an active postcode. MK6 5LR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK6 5LR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 5LR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK6 5LR is Chadwick Drive which is centered 120 m away.
The nearest bus stop is MK University Hospital entrance and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, 2.49 km away.
The closest primary school to MK6 5LR (for ages 11 and under) is New Chapter Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 2, 2016. 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 5LR is The Cross Keys and is 1.85 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 2.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 29, 2021.
Policing for MK6 5LR is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Milton Keynes is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK6 5LR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK6 5LR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK6 5LR
| Introduction | July 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK6 5LR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redway School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 612 m |
| The Milton Keynes Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 615 m |
| New Chapter Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 757 m |
| Falconhurst School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 766 m |
| Moorland Primary School | Academy | 2-10 | 847 m | |
| Milton Keynes College | College | 16-99 | Good (May 26, 2017) | 851 m |
| St Paul's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 911 m |
| Langland Community School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Oldbrook First School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 16, 2022) | 1.45 km |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Orchard Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Charles Warren Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.85 km | |
| Shepherdswell Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 1.88 km | |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 2.03 km |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision | Independent school | 14-16 | 2.05 km | |
| Abbeys Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 18, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| The Grove Independent School | Independent school | 2-12 | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK6 5LR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| The Cross Keys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2019 | 2.24 km | |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School (St Paul's School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 2.24 km | |
| The Barge Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 29, 2020 | 2.25 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| Ducklings Preschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| KuKu Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 16, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 29, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2020 | 2.3 km | |
| Sushi Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 29, 2021 | 2.3 km | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2020 | 2.3 km | |
| Oakgrove Primary School (Impact Food Group) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2020 | 2.3 km | |
| Moores Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2021 | 2.32 km | |
| Woolstone Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 2.39 km | |
| Milton Keynes Community Boat - "Electra" | Awaiting Inspection | 2.46 km | |
| City Colts FC | Awaiting Inspection | 2.63 km | |
| Oakgrove Secondary School (Impact Food Group) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 2.63 km | |
| Portway Filling Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2018 | 2.67 km | |
| Middleton Primary School (Impact Food Group) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2020 | 2.68 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK6 5LR - Data from Apr 2022
| MK University Hospital entrance | 208 m | |
| Coffee Hall Roundabout North | 254 m | |
| Golden Drive | 283 m | |
| Golden Drive | 295 m | |
| Lloyds | 334 m | |
| Milton Keynes Central Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Fenny Stratford Rail Station | 3.24 km | |
| Fenny Stratford Rail Station | 3.32 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.83 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 44.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK6 5LR - Data from Dec 2021
| Elfield Park | 1.55 km | |
| Walton Lake | 1.56 km | |
| Furzton Lake | 2.06 km | |
| Coldharbour Spinney | 2.3 km | |
| Caldecotte Lake | 3.23 km | |
| Stanton Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Willen Lake | 3.5 km | |
| Lodge Lake | 3.66 km | |
| Broughton Junction | 4.26 km | |
| Ash Pole Spinney | 4.51 km | |
| The Green | 4.78 km | |
| Water Spinney | 4.97 km | |
| New Covert | 5.05 km | |
| Parson's Spinney | 5.2 km | |
| Tongwell Lake | 5.21 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.02561400 |
| Longitude | -0.74036500 |
| OS Easting | 486523 |
| OS Northing | 0237104 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Milton Keynes South |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000042 |
| Travel To Work Area | Milton Keynes |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33040566 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Milton Keynes 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Milton Keynes 018E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |