milton-keynes MK3 Postcodes
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Milton Keynes (MK3)
The MK3 postcode area is located in the Milton Keynes postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 822 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the MK3 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, 18% of people in MK3 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 MK3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The MK postcode area is a group of postcode districts covering Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes in south eastern England, including the large town of Milton Keynes. MK3 covers part of this area of Milton Keynes, and generally postcodes using the first two letters ‘MK' are the areas in and around the Milton Keynes conurbation.
The MK3 postcode district covers an approximate area located around the south west part of Milton Keynes, mainly covering the towns of Willen, Great Holme, Leadenhall and Willen Park.
Willen covers the historical village next to Willen Lake, originally a Benedictine priory, containing parts of the capital of Milton Keynes which is now the city's centre for leisure. Willen Lake consists of two main lakes and the surrounding land is used for a variety of recreational activities, such as kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding, sailing, and a park run.
Great Holme is largely suburban housing with a variety of properties ranging from modern established homes to period cottages. It includes The Plough, a traditional public house and the The Woolpack pub based in a former 19th Century coaching inn.
Leadenhall is a small, predominantly rural, settlement lying amongst the attractive countryside to the East of Willen Lake. It is made up of pretty stone houses, cottages and farms and is served by the local village shop and post office.
Willen Park is centred around the popular Willen Lake and is home to the National Model Railway Exhibition Centre, a museum and museum café. It includes various outdoor activities and events, such as a natural playground for children, mini golf, ten pin bowling, and a Splash Pool.
Finally, the MK3 postcode is also home to RB mk Stadium, an 11,000 capacity stadium which is the home ground for Milton Keynes Dons Football Club. The stadium includes a sports hall, an education centre, a leisure centre and a hotel.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
MK3 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 | MK3 |
| Postal Town | Milton Keynes |
| MSOA Name | Milton Keynes 031 |
| LSOA Name | Milton Keynes 031B |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
MK3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of MK3, 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, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.