MK1 1BE is a mixed residential area on Simpson Road, 0.4km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK1 1BE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00084325 (shared with 133 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIMPSON ROAD, MK1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMPSON ROAD, MK1 1BE.
288
49
£ 48,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK1 1BE — age 49, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BE. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK1 1BE is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Knowles Nursery School
Knowles Primary School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
The Premier Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.4 km
- Argos Extra0.6 km
- Caketastic Ltd1.0 km
- Downton Delights0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party1.0 km
- Chequers0.3 km
- Pink Punters0.5 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Aromas0.6 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.6 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.5 km
- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.4 km
- Chutneys0.6 km
- Fenny Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fenny Grills0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.6 km
- The Swan Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.2 km
- Bow Brickhill1.4 km
- Bletchley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Staplehall Road0.0 km
- Staplehall Road0.0 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.2 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.2 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BE · Data under Open Government Licence