milton-keynes MK16 Postcodes
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Milton Keynes (MK16)
The MK16 postcode area is located in the Milton Keynes postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 855 individual postcodes.
There are 52 electoral wards in the MK16 postcode area, including Bedford, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Olney which come under the local authority of the Milton Keynes Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in MK16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of MK16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The MK16 postcode is located within the Milton Keynes district in South East England and is part of the Buckinghamshire Council local government area. It lies to the east of the city of Milton Keynes and is adjacent to the county border with Bedfordshire to the north and Hertfordshire to the south. It comprises a number of villages, the largest of which is Hanslope and most of which are clustered around the A509 road.
It includes the main village of Hanslope as well as the adjacent hamlets of Passenham and Castlethorpe. The MK16 postcode lies within the wider 'Vale of Aylesbury & Surrounds' area, a largely rural landscape which includes the National Trust-managed Stowe Landscape Garden and the nearby Ouse Valley Viaduct, built between 1860 and 1868 by the renowned Victorian engineer Joseph Locke.
The area has strong transport connections and is home to a railway station providing regular trains to the nearby city of Milton Keynes as well as Northampton and London.
Hanslope itself is a rural village with a long history. It has a village green, a church, local schools and numerous public houses. The village has its own cricket and football teams, a tennis and bowling club and other active social clubs.
It has one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings in the district, including a Grade I listed building (St James' Church), a 16th century thatched cottage, an 18th century house, and a rural barn and architecture.
The village and its surrounding area also boasts numerous natural attractions such as adjacent marshland areas, lakes, woodlands and chalk escarpments. The villages are linked by a network of footpaths and bridleways which provide access to picturesque countryside and nature reserves.
Every year the local community hosts its Winter Festival which involves a fortnight of live music, entertainment and activities including an outdoor ice rink.
The MK16 postcode is a desirable area for its excellent transport connections, close proximity to major towns and cities, stunning countryside, and its vibrant local community.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
MK16 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.
Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.
Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | MK16 |
| Postal Town | Milton Keynes |
| MSOA Name | Milton Keynes 017 |
| LSOA Name | Milton Keynes 017F |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
MK16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of MK16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.