MK1 1BJ is a mixed residential area on The Beeches, 0.5km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK1 1BJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00084325 (shared with 133 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BEECHES, MK1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BEECHES, MK1 1BJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK1 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK1 1BJ is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
35 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.4 km
- Argos Extra0.4 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.7 km
- Downton Delights0.5 km
- HKS Retail0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.9 km
- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.7 km
- Chequers0.2 km
- Pink Punters0.6 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Ama Zing Zing0.8 km
- Aromas0.4 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.2 km
- Asda0.8 km
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
- Bletchley1.3 km
- Bow Brickhill1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.3 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.3 km
- Staplehall Road0.3 km
- Staplehall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence