Ward in Milton Keynes, England
| Coordinates: | 52.113, -0.795 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 82 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01908 (Milton Keynes) |
The ward sits on the northern fringe of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, combining the small market-town feel of Newport Pagnell with the quieter, village character of Hanslope. It mixes suburban streets and retail pockets with open, rolling countryside and pockets of historic architecture, so you get a handsome high street and 17th‑ and 18th‑century buildings close to lanes, hedgerows and parkland.
Economically it’s a blend of local shops, light industry and commuters heading south on the M1 or into Milton Keynes and London, while socially the area still feels village‑centred: strong parish life, village halls, sports clubs and annual fêtes. Visitors and residents value the walking and cycling routes, and places like Hanslope’s parkland and Newport Pagnell’s historic core give the ward a distinctive mix of rural calm and practical links to nearby urban services.
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