Skip to main content
NestScope
MK6 2PA · Neighbourhood Report
© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026

MK6 2PA

Show on map

Neighbourhood Report

A less well-off part of Milton Keynes: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
70/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 9,735 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around MK6 2PA.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools76

Are the schools any good?

7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 38 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Oldbrook First School and Nursery (Good) — 0.3 mi

Safety61

Is it safe?

36crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 36 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26.7)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare83

Can I see a GP?

13GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 12 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi

Transport77

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby

NestReach:9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space84

How green is it?

14green spaces
  • IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 9.6 ha total
  • largest park 4.3 ha (0.17 mi away)

Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities92

Can I get the shopping done?

24shops & libraries
  • 23 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Sainsburys, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons…
  • nearest 0.2 mi
  • library 0.6 mi

Nearest: Sainsburys Milton Keynes — 0.2 mi

Getting a school place

In Milton Keynes, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).

Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Milton Keynes, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near MK6 2PA.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in MK6.

Average sold price by property type across the MK6 district, 20212026.

About MK6 2PA

MK6 2PA scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Sainsburys Milton Keynes 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, MK6 2PA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,735 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).

There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Oldbrook First School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.

There were 36 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.

Explore area insights about nearby locations

04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around MK6 2PA — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near MK6 2PA?

There are 38 schools within a 2-mile catchment of MK6 2PA, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is MK6 2PA safe?

36 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of MK6 2PA in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near MK6 2PA?

Transport within 0.5 miles of MK6 2PA includes 23 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 9 km² is reachable from MK6 2PA within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for MK6 2PA?

MK6 2PA has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around MK6 2PA does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around MK6 2PA: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.