MK2 2BY is a mixed residential area on Watling Street, 0.3km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00175389 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY.
164
35
£ 44,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK2 2BY — age 35, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 2BY. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 396,500
4 sales · Mean £ 393,250
Terraced
£ 188,000
5 sales · Mean £ 192,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK2 2BY is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
34 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.2 km
- Argos Extra0.7 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.7 km
- Downton Delights0.3 km
- HKS Retail1.0 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.2 km
- Kafila1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.7 km
- Chequers0.0 km
- Pink Punters0.4 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Aromas0.2 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.3 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.3 km
- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.1 km
- Bletchley1.4 km
- Bow Brickhill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Wharfside0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22BY · Data under Open Government Licence