Lampitts Cross is in Eaglestone, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK6 5LJ is located in the Woughton & Fishermead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lampitts Cross, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK6 5LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 5LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 45.6% | 42.5% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 43.5% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 42.7% | 53.1% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 13.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 47.4% | 24.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 15% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 68.9% | 55.7% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 48.7% 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 | 74.1% | 48.7% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 17.1% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 23.5% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% 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 | 72.4% | 48.6% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 76.7% | -27.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lampitts Cross was 140.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lampitts Cross has the 24th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton and the 154th highest crime rate of 852 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Lampitts Cross, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-24 | £130,274 |
| 18 Lampitts Cross, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-03 | £160,117 |
| 14 Lampitts Cross, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-07-13 | £437,419 |
| 15 Lampitts Cross, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-03-16 | £64,402 |
| 18 Lampitts Cross, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2015-08-21 | £72,813 |
MK6 5LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 186 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill First School Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DT | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorland Primary School Maslin Drive , Beanhill MK6 4ND | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorland Primary School Maslin Drive , Beanhill MK6 4ND | 2out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Chapter School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Chapter Primary School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 1,188 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Wells School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | - not rated | 412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Bridge Academy Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central PEC , Jonathans MK6 5DE | - not rated | 582 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Fairoz Kebabish | 11 Farthing Grove | 330 yd | |
| Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital & Community | MK General Hospital, Standing Way | 359 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way | 359 yd | |
| Subway | Milton Keynes Hospital, Standing Way | 359 yd | |
| Christ the Vine Community Church | 42 Garraways | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Public House | 5 Harrier Court | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Wok Restaurant | 23a Farthing Grove | 309 yd | |
| Mama Africa | 27 Farthing Grove | 324 yd | |
| Mister Law | 13 Farthing Grove | 330 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Farthing Grove | 330 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 1 Farthing Grove | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19 Farthing Grove | 330 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Chapter Primary School | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Langland Community School (Closed) Langland Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive | artificial grass pitch | 906 yd |
| Woughton Leisure Centre RAINBOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,054 yd |
| Falconhurst Combined School (Closed) High Trees | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.