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Postcode · Milton Keynes

Affluence in MK2 2HX

How MK2 2HX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Denbigh
Council
Milton Keynes
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
2,163 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off MK2 2HX is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the MK2 2HX area scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is children in low-income families (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
4.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Income3.0
  • Crime3.0
  • Barriers to housing and services3.0
  • Employment4.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Health and disability4.0
  • Older people in low-income households5.0
  • Living environment7.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£46,118
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
30%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

61.5% of adults in the MK2 2HX area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 19.6% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.

MK2 2HXEngland
Employee, full-time42.5%34.3%
Employee, part-time10.5%11.9%
Self-employed8.5%9.5%
Unemployed3.9%2.9%
Full-time student5.1%7.9%
Retired19.6%21.5%
Looking after home or family3.9%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled2.8%4.1%
Other3.1%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

39.5% of adults in the MK2 2HX area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.

MK2 2HXEngland
Higher managerial & professional15.4%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional24.1%19.9%
Intermediate13%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.2%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.7%5.3%
Semi-routine9.5%11.3%
Routine13.7%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.7%8.5%
Full-time students4.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

39.4% of adults in the MK2 2HX area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 16.9% have no qualifications.

MK2 2HXEngland
Degree level or above39.4%33.9%
A level or equivalent15.7%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above11.4%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C9.5%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.1%5.3%
Other qualifications2%2.8%
No qualifications16.9%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK2 2HX (Denbigh) (about 2,163 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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