Broughton
Ward in Milton Keynes, England
| Coordinates: | 52.052, -0.699 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 89 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01908 (Milton Keynes) |
Broughton is an urban ward on the northern edge of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, centred on a small historic village core surrounded by modern housing developments and pockets of open space. The area is largely residential with a mix of family-oriented neighbourhoods, local shops, primary schools and community facilities, and benefits from good cycle and bus links into Central Milton Keynes and nearby employment areas.
Historically the village retains a domestic centre and a few older buildings that contrast with newer estate architecture, and socially it’s known for an active community scene including local groups, pubs and parks that host occasional events. Economically the ward functions mainly as a commuter suburb with a modest retail and services base, while green corridors and nearby sports facilities make it popular with families and outdoor users.
Postcode districts covering Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 2.5 miles
- Northampton 14.7 miles
- Luton 15.5 miles
- Bedford 11.7 miles
- Stevenage 24 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 22.8 miles
- Aylesbury 16.9 miles
- Kettering 24 miles
- Kettering Town 23.8 miles
- Dunstable 13.8 miles
- Wellingborough 17.5 miles
- Bletchley 4.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Broughton Parish 0.8 miles
- Moulsoe Parish 1.2 miles
- Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow Parish 1.3 miles
- Campbell Park & Old Woughton Ward 1.7 miles
- Monkston Ward 1.8 miles
- Campbell Park Parish 1.8 miles
- Old Woughton Parish 2 miles
- Wavendon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Great Linford Parish 2.2 miles
- Newport Pagnell South Ward 2.3 miles
- Woughton & Fishermead Ward 2.4 miles
- Walton Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Broughton
MK15 9LZ, MK10 9AP, MK10 7DS, MK10 9GB, MK10 9JJ, MK15 9EY, MK10 7AQ, MK10 9TS, MK10 9SX … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 18.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 41.4 miles
- Woburn Sands Railway Station 3 miles
- Bow Brickhill Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Milton Keynes Bus Station 3.3 miles
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Schools in Broughton
- Brooklands Farm Primary School Primary
- Broughton Fields Primary School Primary
- Broughton Manor Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Middleton Primary School Primary
- Oakgrove School All ages
- Willen Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Theatre MK Theatre 2.2 miles
- Milton Keynes Xscape Shopping centre 2.2 miles
- Midsummer Place Shopping centre 2.6 miles
- Linford Wood Forest 2.8 miles
- Stanton Wood Forest 3 miles
- Stadium MK Stadium 3.3 miles
- Daytona Karting Recreation 3.7 miles
- Shenley Wood Forest 4.9 miles
- Howe Park Wood Forest 5.1 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 6.5 miles
- Ann's Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Redbourne College College 8.8 miles