milton-keynes MK2 Postcodes
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Milton Keynes (MK2)
The MK2 postcode area is located in the Milton Keynes postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 581 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the MK2 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, 16% of people in MK2 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 MK2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The MK2 postcode (also known as the Willen Park postcode) is located in the Milton Keynes district of Buckinghamshire, in the United Kingdom. This postcode covers the areas of Willen, Portman, Coffee Hall, and Bletchley Park.
This postcode is home to a variety of parks including Caldecotte Lake, Willen Lake, Milton Keynes Community Park and Walton Lake, as well as numerous recreational activities and facilities. It is also home to important businesses, universities, and educational institutions.
Willen Lake is one of the most popular attractions in Milton Keynes and is located in the MK2 postcode. It consists of 167 acres of parkland and has a range of walking trails, a children's play area, and two boating lakes. The lake also has one of the largest bird habitats in the area, and is a popular spot for bird watching.
The MK2 postcode also includes the location of Bletchley Park, the World War II codebreaking centre that was made famous by Alan Turing.
In terms of local education, MK2 is home to two universities, The Open University and The University of Bedfordshire, as well as two further education colleges, Milton Keynes College and City of Oxford College. There are also numerous primary, secondary, and independent schools within the postcode boundaries.
The shopping and eating opportunities in the MK2 postcode are plentiful, with numerous supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and takeaway outlets. There are also plenty of pubs and leisure centres to choose from.
Finally, the MK2 postcode is just a 20 minute drive away from the vibrant city of Milton Keynes, meaning that residents can easily enjoy the city life while living in peaceful and picturesque settings.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
MK2 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 | MK2 |
| Postal Town | Milton Keynes |
| MSOA Name | Milton Keynes 030 |
| LSOA Name | Milton Keynes 030B |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
MK2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of MK2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.