Olney, Buckinghamshire
| Olney | |
|---|---|
High Street, Olney | |
Location within Buckinghamshire | |
| Population | 6,477 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP889513 |
| • London | 59 miles (95 km) |
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| District | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Olney |
| Postcode district | MK46 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Olney (/ˈoʊni/, rarely /ˈɒlni/ OW-nee, rarely OLL-nee) is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. At the 2021 Census, it had a population of 6,600.
Lying on the left bank of the River Great Ouse, the town is located around 8 miles (13 km) from Central Milton Keynes, and 10 miles (16 km) from Bedford, Northampton and Wellingborough.