Ashby is in Eaglestone, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 5AP 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 Ashby, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK6 5AL, MK6 5AN, MK6 5AW, MK6 5AR, MK6 5AT, MK6 5AS, MK6 5AJ, MK6 5AU, MK6 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK6 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 36% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 33.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 25.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 25.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.8% | 62.5% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 75.4% | 67.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 67.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 20.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.8% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashby was 205.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.5% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashby has the 13th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 83rd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ashby, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-02-21 | £326,164 |
| 19 Ashby, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-01-29 | £276,466 |
| 22 Ashby, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-09-04 | £250,577 |
| 22 Ashby, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2011-06-22 | £228,730 |
| 19 Ashby, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2004-08-05 | £307,172 |
MK6 5AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbrook First School Illingworth Place , Oldbrook MK6 2NH | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,203 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 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , MK14 6BN | - not rated | 4,094 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 | 636 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 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School 12a Clarke Road , MK1 1LG | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woughton Leisure Centre (Gino's Cafe) | Woughton Centre, Rainbow Drive | 587 yd | |
| Strudwicks | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 641 yd | |
| New Day Cafe | Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive | 641 yd | |
| Christ the Vine Community Church | 42 Garraways | 774 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 242 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Oldbrook Boulevard | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Jerk and Grill | 6 Harrier Court | 242 yd | |
| ChickNwingz | 4 Harrier Court | 242 yd | |
| XLN Takeaway | 25 Penryn Avenue | 914 yd | |
| Peter's Chinese | 50 Garraways | 918 yd | |
| Chippy Chums Fish and Chips | 46 Garraways | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Fishermead Boulevard | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 251 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Woughton Leisure Centre RAINBOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School (Closed) Woughton Campus Woughton Campus Chaffron Way | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School FISHERMEAD BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic School PHOENIX DRIVE | grass pitches | 938 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.