Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British66.3%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.5%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Other theft45
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils0.6 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils0.6 km
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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good0.7 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Bletchley0.4 km
hotel

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