milton-keynes MK1 Postcodes

Milton Keynes (MK1)

The MK1 postcode area is located in the Milton Keynes postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 405 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the MK1 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, 22% of people in MK1 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 MK1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The MK1 postcode area in the Milton Keynes district is approximately 11 miles north-east of the county town of Buckinghamshire's county council, Buckingham. The postcode is adherent to the larger MK postcode district, and is one of the formative postcode districts to have been established in the area. The postcode stretches over four wards namely: Newport Pagnell North, Olney, Shenley Brook End and Wolverton, each of which have a local council body dedicated to the policies of the respective area.

The area has experienced a period of marked economic growth since the early 60's with the settlement of the new town of Milton Keynes. The expansion of Milton Keynes and its continued growth has helped facilitate economic prospects for the residents of the MK1 postcode, with numerous projects under way to continue the ongoing improvement of public services and opportunities for the local population.

MK1 covers an area of roughly fifty square miles, composed of the residential towns of Newport Pagnell, Olney, Ravenstone and the village of Tyringham. A relatively large area, the postcode has relatively low population density (4,090 people per square mile), with a total population of 205,124 persons according to the 2011 census.

The main industries revolve around retail, ICT and utilities services with Amazon, Sage Group, Specsavers and Marston Gas Heating all major employers within the locality. Furthermore, the area's close proximity to London makes it an ideal place to commute to the capital on a daily basis, boasting excellent local transport links and well developed road and rail networks to other major cities and the surrounding countryside.

Comprised of various town localities, the MK1 postcode is renowned for its balanced living experience, with a variety of outdoor and recreational activities accessible nearby. Popular amenities within the postcode include the Bradwell Abbey Country Park, Caldecotte Lake, Stowe Gardens and even the National Bowl for music events. There's a strong sense of community in the MK1 postcode, with various local schools and clubs catering to the community's sporting and educational needs.

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