Wardle Place is in Oldbrook, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 2XS is located in the Central Milton Keynes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wardle Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 2XG, MK6 2XT, MK6 2XU, MK6 2XP, MK6 2XN, MK6 2XD, MK6 2XR, MK6 2XE, MK6 2XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK6 2XS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 40.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 46.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 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 (92.2%) 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% | 61.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 45.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 15.9% | 4.4% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 14.3% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.9% | 39.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 44.6% 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 | 56.5% | 44.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 18% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 28.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 23.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.5% 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 | 55.5% | 44.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 26.5% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 14.3% | 1.2% | 13.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 23.8% | 1.7% | 22.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wardle Place was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Central Milton Keynes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wardle Place has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Central Milton Keynes and the 370th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Wardle Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-05-31 | £346,736 |
| 27 Wardle Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-28 | £415,044 |
| 29 Wardle Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-07-19 | £404,407 |
| 11 Wardle Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-05-08 | £301,735 |
| 9 Wardle Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-12-18 | £325,042 |
MK6 2XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 2XS 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 | 159 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield School Downley Avenue , Bradwell Common MK13 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,754 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 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 3,682 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 | 1,003 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 | 4,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 3,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Junction Ltd also Trading as Sweet Affaire | 1 And 3, Duckworth Court | 355 yd | |
| Dee Dees Customer Cafe (The Range) | The Range Grafton Court, Snowdon Drive | 505 yd | |
| Bar & Block Milton Keynes Central | 197 Avebury Boulevard | 541 yd | |
| Legend One Ltd | Unit 2a, 344 Avebury Boulevard | 567 yd | |
| DeRoka Mediterranean Restaurant | Chelsea House, 3 Holkham Walk | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 667 yd | |
| Blossom Room | Staten House, 4 Mortimer Square | 702 yd | |
| Be At One Limited | 25 Mortimer Square | 702 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Manhatten House, 401 Witan Gate | 710 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | 201 Midsummer Boulevard | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 6 Duckworth Court | 355 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10 Duckworth Court | 355 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 15 Duckworth Court | 378 yd | |
| Subway | 28 Mortimer Square | 702 yd | |
| Greggs | Pheonix House, Unit 1 Elder Gate | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Oldbrook Boulevard | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 4-5, Oldbrook Boulevard | 323 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 799 Witan Gate East | 473 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 6 Station House, 500 Elder Gate | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Milton Keynes) (Closed) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) The Vizion (opposite The Hub) South Row | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Milton Keynes Lions Arena (Closed) Snowdon Drive | 543 yd | |
| Planet Ice Milton Keynes SOUTH ROW | ice rinks | 683 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Milton Keynes) SNOWDON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Pure Gym (Milton Keynes) THE LEARNING HOUSE THE LEARNING HOUSE SNOWDON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Milton Keynes) MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Milton Keynes) SAXON GATE WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School (Closed) Woughton Campus Woughton Campus Chaffron Way | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Knowlhill Sports Ground (Closed) Davy Avenue | grass pitches | 937 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.