Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WARD ROAD, MK1 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARD ROAD, MK1 1JA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

171

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK1 1JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK1 1JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK1 1JA is a safe, established residential area on Ward Road, 0.9km from Denbigh West in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK1 1JA offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00183641 (shared with 371 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 1JA. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

MK1 1JA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Charles Warren Academy

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.3 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils1.3 km
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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good1.5 km
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School

Good43 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • AP Wine and Spirits1.0 km
  • Argos Extra0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.6 km
  • TK Maxx0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chequers0.8 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ama Zing Zing0.9 km
  • Big Rock Climbing Centre0.3 km
  • IKEA0.7 km
  • Sensient Flavors Canteen (Hubfood Ltd)0.4 km
  • Cinnabon - Asda0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco Bletchley0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Greedy Italian Ltd0.9 km
  • Fenny Grills1.0 km
  • The Greedy Pizza0.9 km
  • Panku Streetfood (Asda)0.8 km
  • Greggs Milton Keynes0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fenny Stratford0.8 km
  • Bow Brickhill1.6 km
  • Bletchley1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mount Farm Park0.2 km
  • Mount Farm Park0.3 km
  • Fenny Lock roundabout west0.3 km
  • Simpson Road0.3 km
  • Simpson Road0.3 km