The estate’s roads are named after cricketing terms or famous cricketers. It is said that the street layout is based on the markings of a cricket pitch.
The estate is separated from Central Milton Keynes by Child’s Way (H6). Despite its proximity to the city centre, it has its own local centre comprising of various shops. It is also home to Milton Keynes Christian Centre which is one of the larger churches in the city and the Spinal Injury Unit.
The estate is well served by shops on Oldbrook Boulevard, with two small units, one a newsagent, the other a mini supermarket. The local center at the western end of the Boulevard has a large supermarket (Lidl), a Tesco store, a take-away pizza store, all with ample off-road parking. Duckworth Court has a number of retail outlets including Majestic Wines, Refine Lighting, Kitchen Matters, Bathroom Store, Pizza Hut, Maryam Hairdresssser and Teeth in Line (Orthodontist) There is also a Chinese restaurant adjacent to the Grafton Retail Park. It is also home to Busy Bees Nursery and the Cricketers Public House. Oldbrook Community Centre and Oldbrook Green are managed by the Parish Council.
The estate is served by Oldbrook First School, Illingworth Place, Oldbrook, MK6 2NH, Phone: 01908 604689
Christian Centre
Milton Keynes Christian Centre, based in Oldbrook, was opened in 1986. It runs a nursery, playgroup and other activities for the benefit of the local community.
The Christian Centre is a growing church of many nationalities – worshipping God together and learning from each other. There is a varied programme of activities for all age groups, which engage the church with the local community.