Darnel Close is in Beanhill, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 4LR is located in the Woughton & Fishermead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darnel Close, Beanhill, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 4NJ, MK6 4LY, MK6 4LX, MK6 4LS, MK6 4LZ, MK6 4LB, MK6 4LA, MK6 4AD, MK6 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK6 4LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 32.1% | 46.6% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 30.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 43.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around MK6 4LR this area, 30% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 30% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 22.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 20.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 66.9% | 58.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 72.6% | 71.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 71.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 20.9% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 1.2% | -9.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darnel Close was 326.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.0% higher than the Bletchley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darnel Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bletchley East and the 41st highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Darnel Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-19 | £253,275 |
| 26 Darnel Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-12-17 | £316,187 |
| 41 Darnel Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-10-30 | £259,544 |
| 16 Darnel Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-01-30 | £266,584 |
| 8 Darnel Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2019-11-19 | £340,880 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK6 4LR 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chapter Primary School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorland Primary School Maslin Drive , Beanhill MK6 4ND | 1out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School Highland Close , Bletchley MK3 7PD | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langland Community School Langland Road , Netherfield MK6 4HA | 1out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langland Community School Langland Road , Netherfield MK6 4HA | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 3,625 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 | 1,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School 12a Clarke Road , MK1 1LG | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | 12 Stadium Way West | 899 yd | |
| Stadium MK / Concessions / Bars | Stadium Way West | 899 yd | |
| Prezzo | 10 Stadium Way West | 899 yd | |
| Nando's | 11 Stadium Way West | 899 yd | |
| Double Tree at Stadium MK | Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Stadium Mk, Stadium Way West | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Catering and Events | Unit 2, Summerson Court, Summerson Road | 446 yd | |
| Majestic Caterers | Unit 1a, Summerson Court, Summerson Road | 446 yd | |
| Royal Wok | Unit 5, Summerson Court, Summerson Road | 446 yd | |
| Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK | Unit 3, Summerson Court, Summerson Road | 446 yd | |
| Ocean Fish and Pizza | Unit 2, Dodkin | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Stadium Way West | 899 yd | |
| Co-op | 19 Farthing Grove | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Chapter Primary School | grass pitches | 319 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.