Pencarrow Place is in Fishermead, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2JA 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 Pencarrow Place, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2EU, MK6 2BJ, MK6 2BS, MK6 2BP, MK6 2BQ, MK6 2BL, MK6 2EP, MK6 2BW, MK6 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 2JA is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 43.7% | 54.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 27.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 55.7% | 49.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2JA 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 28.9% | 12.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 12.2% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 22.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 1.3% | -5.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 23.5% | 22.9% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 20.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 49.2% | 47.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 54% | 52.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 20% | 16.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 53% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 28% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.7% | 6.8% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 3.4% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencarrow Place was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pencarrow Place has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton and the 369th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65C Pencarrow Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-02-20 | £153,321 |
| 65D Pencarrow Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,995 | 2005-07-28 | £113,714 |
| 65E Pencarrow Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,500 | 2000-06-05 | £126,950 |
MK6 2JA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK6 2JA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 2JA 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,717 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,860 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 | 1,338 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 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,441 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 | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 2,942 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 | 375 yd | |
| Slim Chickens | Unit 11, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Snozone MK Division | 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Unit 23, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| XpressoNet | Unit 13, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Aspers MK | Unit 19 (Ground Floor), 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Popworld | 499 Lower Twelfth Street | 627 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Milton Keynes | 7 Savoy Crescent | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 109 yd | |
| Testimony Catering Services | 90 Penryn Avenue | 301 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Shake a Shake | Unit 24, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 377 yd | |
| Rebel Foods T/A Behrouz, Fassos, Holy Cow | 16 Garrick Walk | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 227 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 2 Sunset Walk | 972 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 799 Witan Gate East | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 392 yd |
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Fit4Less (Milton Keynes) (Closed) Savoy Crescent | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Orchard Academy SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes) SAXON GATE WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Milton Keynes) MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Milton Keynes) (Closed) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) South Row | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.