Area Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK3 postcode area.

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Population

27,911

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,040 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

MK3 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £330k. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

home £330,350 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK3 is a postcode district in Milton Keynes, South East, covering 636 active and 231 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK3 (28%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (19%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK3 are around £330k, up 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK3 at 200 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2634
Anti-social behaviour634
Criminal damage and arson418
Other theft381
Public order367

school Local Schools

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Barleyhurst Park Primary

Good205 pupils
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils
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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils
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Romans Field School

Good57 pupils
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Newton Leys Primary School

Good535 pupils
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Premier Store
  • Asda
  • Best One
  • Best One Food & Wine
  • Co-op
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • BENUGO
  • Bon Viveur
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dubai Shisha Lounge
  • Frank Moran Centre
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Denbigh Hall S & S Club
  • Eight Belles Public House
  • Royal British Legion
  • Scot Sports and Social Club
  • St Martins Bowls Club
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs
  • Giardino 14 Coffee
  • Krispy Foods
  • Moores Fish & Chips
  • + 8 more