Talland Avenue is in Fishermead, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2EJ is located in the Woughton & Fishermead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Talland Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2EN, MK6 2EF, MK6 2EW, MK6 2AQ, MK6 2EZ, MK6 2EQ, MK6 2ER, MK6 2EL, MK6 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 2EJ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 47.2% | 45.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 2EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 30.2% | 43.3% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 30.4% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 46.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around MK6 2EJ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 28.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 21.1% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 15.8% | 4.8% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 12% | 20.7% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.3% | 60.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 60.8% | 54.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 20.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 54.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 21.8% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 5.4% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talland Avenue was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% higher than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talland Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 159th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Talland Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-06 | £322,131 |
| 29C Talland Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-06-25 | £152,883 |
| 47 Talland Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-10-16 | £295,265 |
| 45 Talland Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2009-11-20 | £271,936 |
| 51 Talland Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-09-22 | £290,554 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 2EJ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,604 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 | 1,069 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn | Secklow Gate | 469 yd | |
| Sainsburys (Gather & Gather UK Ltd) | 489-499 Avebury Boulevard | 588 yd | |
| Bannatyne's Health Club | 477-488 Midsummer Boulevard | 588 yd | |
| Slim Chickens | Unit 11, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| Snozone MK Division | 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 411 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| Aspers MK | Unit 19 (Ground Floor), 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 325 yd | |
| Testimony Catering Services | 90 Penryn Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| Shake a Shake | Unit 24, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 624 yd | |
| Eagles Jerk and Grill | 6 Harrier Court | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 218 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 799 Witan Gate East | 907 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 2 Sunset Walk | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 646 yd |
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Milton Keynes) (Closed) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) South Row | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes) SAXON GATE WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Fit4Less (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Savoy Crescent | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Milton Keynes) MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 896 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 | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.