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MK6 1BA

Chesney Wold

Woughton & Fishermead

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Overview

Postcode MK6 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Woughton & Fishermead ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Denbigh area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denbigh is £46,118 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
71%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Denbigh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Denbigh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71%

Approximately 71.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Denbigh is £46,118 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 222 ft away from MK6 1BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Denbigh near MK6 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
323.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.03(+228%)
Other theft
16.84(+200%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.03(+133%)
Public order
13.23(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.03(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
51.79%
African
77
22.92%
Other White
19
5.65%
Other Black
18
5.36%
Caribbean
11
3.27%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
40.32%
Social rents from council
38
30.65%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.1%
Owns outright
10
8.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.65%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Woughton & Fishermead

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £287K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Woughton & Fishermead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,925 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£272,500£262
Semi-Detached14£265,000£334
Terraced41£261,000£273
Flats7£121,400£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woughton & Fishermead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£118,500£199,995£165,000
2017£240,500£106,000£207,250£177,000
2018£260,000£98,000£212,500£200,000
2019£282,500£122,000£208,750£200,000
2020£230,000£85,000£217,500£200,000
2021£280,000£100,000£231,000£215,000
2022£279,998£136,000£265,000£240,000
2023£365,000£152,500£262,000£228,500
2024£274,550£131,500£238,000£250,000
2025£300,000£129,000£267,500£250,000
2026£338,500£87,500£196,250£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£252£257£185
2017£297£215£290£198
2018£294£178£256£207
2019£278£186£271£225
2020£239£148£301£200
2021£291£147£252£235
2022£269£264£330£269
2023£368£288£395£235
2024£255£220£372£290
2025£463£268£338£273
2026£232£151£313£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woughton & Fishermead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woughton & Fishermead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK6 1BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK6 1BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2025Site Plant Services Hire Ltd, Chesney Wold, Milton Keynes, MK6 1NEOtherFreehold£650,000
24 Apr 2025Charles Wilson Engineers, Chesney Wold, Milton Keynes, MK6 1NEOtherFreehold£940,000
12 Dec 202514, Whites Croft, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LGTerracedLeasehold£235,000
08 Dec 202513, Marine Court, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LWFlatsLeasehold£175,000
15 Aug 20253, Youngman Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£231,000

Schools

In the MK6 1BA postcode area, located within Denbigh, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK6 1BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt Paul's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNew Chapter Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBridge AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK6 1BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK6 1BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop52 Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK6 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Donna Fuller

Woughton & Fishermead - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Darlington

Milton Keynes Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyMilton Keynes CentralE14001369
ParishWoughtonE04012227
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DenbighE02003481
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 023DE01016844
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about MK6 1BA

Is MK6 1BA (Denbigh) safe?

The area around MK6 1BA records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near MK6 1BA?

The median sale price around MK6 1BA in Denbigh is £260,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK6 1BA?

There are 10 schools close to MK6 1BA, including St Paul's Catholic School (Good), New Chapter Primary School (Good) and Bridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK6 1BA?

MK6 1BA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK6 1BA (Denbigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central covering MK6 1BA is Emily Darlington (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Donna Fuller (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.