Towan Avenue is in Fishermead, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2DS 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 Towan Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2DP, MK6 2DY, MK6 2DU, MK6 2DR, MK6 2DW, MK6 2DX, MK6 2DT, MK6 2DL, MK6 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 2DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 52.1% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 55.6% | 47.9% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 45.5% | 54.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 26.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.6% | 24.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 30.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 22.4% | 29.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 27.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 57.3% | 51.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 48.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 27.3% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 48.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 21.4% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 6% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.6% | 76.7% | -35.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towan Avenue was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towan Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 326th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Towan Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2020-06-19 | £294,766 |
| 41 Towan Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2017-08-30 | £284,916 |
| 29 Towan Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-10-31 | £268,000 |
| 21A Towan Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2014-01-31 | £113,395 |
| 41 Towan Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £137,400 | 2007-10-25 | £228,621 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 2DS 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 | 176 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadfurlong School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith School Falmouth Place , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 3,402 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 | 927 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 994 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 | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central PEC , Jonathans MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 817 yd | |
| Age UK Milton Keynes | Peartree Centre, 1 Chadds Lane | 824 yd | |
| Strudwicks | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 876 yd | |
| New Day Cafe | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 876 yd | |
| Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe) | Woughton Centre, Rainbow Drive | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 290 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 710 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 965 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 965 yd | |
| Aspers MK | Unit 19 (Ground Floor), 602 Marlborough Gate | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Jerk and Grill | 6 Harrier Court | 290 yd | |
| ChickNwingz | 4 Harrier Court | 290 yd | |
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Testimony Catering Services | 90 Penryn Avenue | 556 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Orchard Academy SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Woughton Leisure Centre RAINBOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School (Closed) Woughton Campus Woughton Campus Chaffron Way | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 971 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 155.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 155.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.