Milton Keynes Population 2026
Milton Keynes has a population of 256,385, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.4% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
256,385
Rank in United Kingdom
#30
Coordinates
52.04°N, 0.76°W
~114 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Milton Keynes
- Newport Pagnell15,067 people · ~6 km away
- Bletchley50,193 people · ~6 km away
- Leighton Buzzard42,727 people · ~15 km away
- Ampthill20,026 people · ~18 km away
- Kempston Hardwick20,000 people · ~18 km away
- Kempston19,873 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes has a population of 256,385 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Milton Keynes in?
Milton Keynes is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Milton Keynes the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 73 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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