Built-up area in Milton Keynes, England
| Coordinates: | 52.036, -0.752 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 85 38 |
| Population: | 256,385 |
| Dialling code: | 01908 |
The town of Milton Keynes in England was designated as a new town in 1967 and is known for its planned grid of wide roads, extensive parkland, lakes and an extensive network of separated cycle and pedestrian paths called the redways. It sits along the Grand Union Canal and the River Ouzel, blending modern neighbourhoods with older villages that were absorbed as the borough expanded.
Economically it blends retail and leisure - with the Centre:MK at the heart of Central Milton Keynes - light industry, logistics and a growing services and tech sector supported by good links to London. Culturally there’s a strong arts and events scene, nearby heritage at Bletchley Park, summer concerts at the MK Bowl and a lively local life centred on sports, green spaces and family-friendly infrastructure.
MK4, MK5, MK6, MK7, MK8, MK9, MK10, MK11, MK12, MK13, MK14, MK15, MK16, MK17, MK19