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MK6 1BW

Helvellyn Court

Central Milton Keynes

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Detailed insights for MK6 1BW

Overview

Postcode MK6 1BW is located in an urban city, within the Central Milton Keynes ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Oldbrook & Coffee Hall area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldbrook & Coffee Hall is £45,395 per year. The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Teardrop Lakes.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Oldbrook & Coffee Hall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Oldbrook & Coffee Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Oldbrook & Coffee Hall is £45,395 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from MK6 1BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Oldbrook & Coffee Hall near MK6 1BW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK6 1BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Milton Keynes Central

N/A

Walking directions to Milton Keynes Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK6 1BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTeardrop LakesLargeWalking directions to Teardrop Lakes
0.3 miSouth Loughton Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to South Loughton Valley Park
0.4 miLoughton Valley Linear ParkMediumWalking directions to Loughton Valley Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
972.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.79(+57%)
Shoplifting
21.81(+173%)
Other theft
12.33(+120%)
Vehicle crime
9.96(+168%)
Public order
9.48(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
37.77%
Other White
81
19.24%
African
46
10.93%
Indian
33
7.84%
Other Asian
32
7.6%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
34.04%
No qualifications
62
18.84%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
44.68%
Owns with a mortgage
31
21.99%
Owns outright
22
15.6%
Other social rented
22
15.6%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Central Milton Keynes

Median price£279,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £338K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £279,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Central Milton Keynes area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Milton Keynes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£422,250£408
Semi-Detached15£337,000£374
Terraced18£285,500£338
Flats31£175,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Milton Keynes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Milton Keynes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£187,500£240,000£192,500
2017£330,000£206,250£255,000£220,000
2018£323,000£210,000£230,000£232,000
2019£315,000£199,950£243,750£225,000
2020£330,000£223,750£247,500£240,000
2021£360,000£238,750£280,000£265,000
2022£380,000£200,000£286,000£255,000
2023£442,500£208,750£271,500£275,000
2024£368,500£245,000£251,500£269,000
2025£437,500£192,500£333,500£240,000
2026£429,500£175,000£340,000£303,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Milton Keynes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Milton Keynes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£299£301£242
2017£336£358£335£228
2018£308£335£313£286
2019£311£340£316£237
2020£320£395£308£254
2021£330£419£339£279
2022£376£323£372£314
2023£355£378£350£372
2024£382£406£336£274
2025£370£310£367£299
2026£407£284£406£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Milton Keynes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Milton Keynes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK6 1BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK6 1BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Capella House, Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 1AJOtherFreehold£1,575,000
30 Jun 202547, Douglas Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 2XHTerracedFreehold£350,000
18 May 202614, Rhodes Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LUTerracedFreehold£250,000
05 Aug 20254, Rhodes Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LUTerracedFreehold£318,743
10 Sept 202516, Grace Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK6 2XNSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000

Schools

In the MK6 1BW postcode area, located within Oldbrook & Coffee Hall, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK6 1BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOldbrook First School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Paul's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusMilton Keynes CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK6 1BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK6 1BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlOldbrook Boulevard, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2YAWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miTesco ExpressOldbrook Boulevard, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisonsElder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1PGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miAAA Convenience Store552 Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LRWalking directions to AAA Convenience Store
0.5 miSainsbury's799 Witan Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 2FWWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 1BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Ronald Petchey

Central Milton Keynes - 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
ParishCampbell ParkE04012224
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oldbrook & Coffee HallE02003479
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 021CE01016728
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2013-03-01

Frequently asked questions about MK6 1BW

Is MK6 1BW (Oldbrook & Coffee Hall) safe?

The area around MK6 1BW records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near MK6 1BW?

The median sale price around MK6 1BW in Oldbrook & Coffee Hall is £279,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK6 1BW?

There are 6 schools close to MK6 1BW, including Oldbrook First School and Nursery (Good), St Paul's Catholic School (Good) and Milton Keynes College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK6 1BW?

The closest station to MK6 1BW is Milton Keynes Central, about 835 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK6 1BW?

MK6 1BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK6 1BW (Oldbrook & Coffee Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

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