Poplar Close is in Simpson, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 3EF is located in the Campbell Park & Old Woughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Close, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: MK6 3BN, MK6 3AE, MK6 3AQ, MK6 3AD, MK6 3AH, MK6 3AY, MK6 3AF, MK6 3BF, MK6 3AB.

Poplar Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Poplar Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK6 3EF

Average Price
£1,002,553
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,002,553
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Close

Average Price
£1,002,553
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
3 Poplar Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Detached, an established residential building 		£643,0002016-10-10 £868,274
3 Poplar Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Detached, an established residential building 		£475,0002009-04-15 £1,097,398
1A Poplar Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Detached, an established residential building 		£325,0002005-06-03 £699,779
2 Poplar Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Detached, an established residential building 		£400,0002003-11-12 £919,310
1 Poplar Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Detached, an established residential building 		£395,0002003-05-15 £955,936

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin MK6 4LP 		1,257 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Knowles Nursery School
Queensway, Bletchley MK2 2HB 		2,775 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Charles Warren Academy
Old Groveway, Simpson MK6 3AZ 		138 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
1out of 4Langland Community School
Langland Road, Netherfield MK6 4HA 		739 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedLangland Community School
Langland Road, Netherfield MK6 4HA 		739 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
1out of 4Moorland Primary School
Maslin Drive, Beanhill MK6 4ND 		1,302 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Heronsgate School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree MK7 7BW 		1,769 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree MK7 7WH 		2,296 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, MK6 5LA 		2,701 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall MK6 5EN 		2,757 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley MK3 6EW 		3,344 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Fern Grove, Bletchley MK2 3HQ 		4,625 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Fulbrook Middle School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands MK17 8NP 		5,370 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedMilton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP 		2,763 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedKents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill MK7 6BZ 		1,950 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Oakgrove School
Venturer Gate, MK10 9JQ 		2,642 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedBaytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, MK1 1LG 		860 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
- not ratedThe Open University
Walton Hall, MK7 6AA 		1,084 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield MK6 4HG 		1,312 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Bridge Academy
Jonathans, Coffee Hall MK6 5DE 		2,060 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley MK3 6EW 		3,345 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tinkers Bridge Cafe/Larder/Fridge43 Marshworth287 yd
Caldecotte XperienceGeorge Amey Centre, 366 George Amey centre Bridge House651 yd
Big Rock Climbing Centrefactory 4, Bond Avenue946 yd
Cafe Sen2 North House, Bond Estate993 yd
Caldecotte Pub & GrillBletcham Way1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The PloughSimpson Road160 yd
Intervet Walton Manor ClubWalton Manor, Brickhill Street H9 To H101,076 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Village Plaice Ashland27 Yearlstone Square757 yd
MKFried Chicken28 Yearlstone Square768 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco40-41 Marshworth289 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Charles Warren Academy
OLD GROVEWAY 		grass pitches208 yd
Langland Community School (Closed)
Langland Road 		grass pitches872 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Poplar Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 168 crimes were reported near Poplar Close . 49% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. Crime level on this street is below average. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of MK6 3EF.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Poplar Close, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EF

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 168
Violence And Sexual Offences 91
Criminal Damage And Arson 19
Public Order 13
Vehicle Crime 10
Anti Social Behaviour 7
Other Theft 6
Drugs 6
Burglary 5
Shoplifting 5
Other Crime 3
Theft From The Person 2
Possession Of Weapons 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of MK6 3EF.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Congreve346 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Bascote408 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bascote408 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Broadwater429 yd
2023-12ShopliftingUnder investigationOn or near Congreve346 yd
More Crime Statistics for Poplar Close, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EF

Employment

MK6 3EF area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 4% 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 retired residents living in MK6 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired68
Full-Time Employee50
Part-Time Employee14
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Student (economically inactive)8
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Self-Employed6
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Education34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities8
Construction6
Other5
Manufacturing5
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication4
Accommodation and food service activities4

People

Gender

Female100
Male97

Partnership Status

Single51
Married: Opposite sex81
Separated4
Divorced20
Widowed17

Health

Very good health82
Good health67
Fair health27
Bad health15
Very bad health6

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 25
Apprenticeship8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 19
Degree or Similar 67
Other4

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese2
Other Asian2
Black African6
Black Caribbean5
Mixed White and Asian2
Mixed White and African1
Mixed White and Caribbean3
Mixed Other2
White169
Other8

Country of Birth

United Kingdom168
European Union8
Rest of Europe1
Africa7
Middle East and Asia6
The Americas and the Caribbean5

Length of Residence

Born in the UK168
10+ Years23
5-10 Years2
2-5 Years2
Less than 2 years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom162
Germany1
Portugal2
Poland3
Central and Western Africa1
South and Eastern Africa2
Southern Asia1
North America and the Caribbean2
No passport held21

Religion

No religion95
Christian85
Buddhist2
Muslim5
Other religion1
Not answered9
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