Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK1 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK1 1BN.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK1 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in MK1 1BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK1 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Denbigh West in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Campbell Park & Old Woughton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK1 1BN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00084328 (shared with 131 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BN. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK1 1BN is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting86
Violence and sexual offences44
Public order24
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils0.8 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils0.8 km
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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good1.1 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.5 km
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Al Ansar0.8 km
  • EU Food Centre0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • MK International Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Postal Club0.9 km
  • Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
  • Chequers0.6 km
  • Pink Punters1.0 km
  • The Maltsters Arms Public House0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Dosa Street0.8 km
  • Pita & Olive0.9 km
  • Pizza & Oriental GoGo0.8 km
  • Veggie World1.0 km
  • Ama Zing Zing0.4 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Kebab Centre1.0 km
  • MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.9 km
  • Smarts Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
  • Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco Bletchley0.3 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Asda0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Hotel Campanile1.0 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fenny Stratford0.6 km
  • Bletchley1.1 km
  • Bow Brickhill2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bletchley Tesco0.1 km
  • Bletchley Tesco0.1 km
  • Retail Park0.2 km
  • Mount Farm Park0.3 km
  • Mount Farm Park0.4 km