Tolcarne Avenue is in Fishermead, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2BY is located in the Woughton & Fishermead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tolcarne Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2DD, MK6 2SS, MK6 2BZ, MK6 2AN, MK6 2DG, MK6 2AW, MK6 2ST, MK6 2DH, MK6 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 2BY is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 46.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 55.9% | 53.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK6 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 50.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 34% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 53.7% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 22.1% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 14% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 30.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 12.4% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| Black African | 29.3% | 18.3% | -11.0% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 50.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 53.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 53.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 19.4% | 16.2% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 14.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 53.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 27.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 4.5% | -10.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tolcarne Avenue was 145.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tolcarne Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 134th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Tolcarne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-02-01 | £288,856 |
| 25 Tolcarne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-05-03 | £304,545 |
| 23 Tolcarne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-11-14 | £271,369 |
| 27 Tolcarne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2012-07-20 | £226,875 |
| 31 Tolcarne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-09-20 | £246,975 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 2BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | 2out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central PEC , Jonathans MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Acadamy | Springfield Acadamy, Springfield Boulevard | 448 yd | |
| The Hangout | Unit 21-22, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 739 yd | |
| Kobe Steakhouse | Unit 18b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 739 yd | |
| Namji Xscape | Unit 11A, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 739 yd | |
| Slim Chickens | Unit 11, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 594 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 762 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 762 yd | |
| Aspers MK | Unit 19 (Ground Floor), 602 Marlborough Gate | 762 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testimony Catering Services | 90 Penryn Avenue | 265 yd | |
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 379 yd | |
| Eagles Jerk and Grill | 6 Harrier Court | 594 yd | |
| ChickNwingz | 4 Harrier Court | 594 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Orchard Academy SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 756 yd |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 1,008 yd |
| Fit4Less (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Savoy Crescent | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.