Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DR 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

With 44% social renting, MK1 1DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

MK1 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 1DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DR 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 1DR. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

MK1 1DR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils0.9 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils1.2 km
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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.3 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils1.3 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils1.3 km
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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.5 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Palmers Quality Butchers1.0 km
  • Argos Extra0.6 km
  • HKS Retail0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Dosa Street1.0 km
  • Ama Zing Zing0.2 km
  • Bletchley Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Bon Viveur0.5 km
  • Restaurant Dracula0.9 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mr.Wok1.0 km
  • Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.2 km
  • Chicken Village0.9 km
  • Odeon Milton Keynes0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco Bletchley0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.9 km
  • Fenny Stratford1.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Third Avenue0.2 km
  • Denbigh North Retail Park0.2 km
  • Denbigh North Retail Park0.2 km
  • Third Avenue0.2 km
  • First Avenue0.2 km