Perran Avenue is in Fishermead, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2JP 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 Perran Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2JW, MK6 2JR, MK6 2JL, MK6 2JN, MK6 2LJ, MK6 2AL, MK6 2LS, MK6 2LH, MK6 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK6 2JP is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 56.1% | 57.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 2JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 50.8% | 53.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2JP this area, 29.8% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 29.8% | 13.2% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 21.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 13.6% | 4.1% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 24.7% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 22.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.2% | 50.8% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 66.2% | 52.8% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 21.3% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 52.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 27.9% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perran Avenue was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perran Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 237th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Perran Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-20 | £281,060 |
| 96A Perran Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-11-11 | £381,278 |
| 96 Perran Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-23 | £313,515 |
| 92 Perran Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-07-15 | £226,091 |
| 86 Perran Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-07-20 | £242,780 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,347 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 | 832 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 | 3,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,362 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 | 950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open University Walton Hall , MK7 6AA | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strudwicks | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 671 yd | |
| New Day Cafe | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 671 yd | |
| The Barn | Secklow Gate | 748 yd | |
| Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe) | Woughton Centre, Rainbow Drive | 783 yd | |
| Sainsburys (Gather & Gather UK Ltd) | 489-499 Avebury Boulevard | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 385 yd | |
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 536 yd | |
| Moon Under Water | Unit 10, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 884 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 4b, Xscape Building, 602 Marlborough Gate | 884 yd | |
| Aspers MK | Unit 19 (Ground Floor), 602 Marlborough Gate | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Eagles Jerk and Grill | 6 Harrier Court | 536 yd | |
| ChickNwingz | 4 Harrier Court | 536 yd | |
| Testimony Catering Services | 90 Penryn Avenue | 639 yd | |
| Subway | 602 Marlborough Gate | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 799 Witan Gate East | 1,043 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 4-5, Oldbrook Boulevard | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School (Closed) Woughton Campus Woughton Campus Chaffron Way | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Woughton Leisure Centre RAINBOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Fishermead Sports Ground NEWLYN PLACE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Snozone Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate | ski slopes | 902 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Milton Keynes) (Closed) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) South Row | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Milton Keynes) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS & WELLBEING GYM MARLBOROUGH GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Orchard Academy SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.