MK2 2DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
Within the MK2 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00084339 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK2 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK2 2DL.
520
33
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK2 2DL — age 33, 41% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 2DL. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 MK2 2DL is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
Knowles Nursery School
Knowles Primary School
The Premier Academy
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Holne Chase Primary School
Drayton Park School
Rickley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Caketastic Ltd0.5 km
- HKS Retail0.6 km
- Wine & Prosecco to You0.9 km
- Lushcakes & Bakes0.9 km
- 1st Stop0.3 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.5 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited1.0 km
- Chicken Village0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- The Rub BBQ0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.5 km
- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.1 km
- Eight Belles Public House0.9 km
- The Postal Club0.3 km
- Bletchley Conservative Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.9 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.7 km
- Restaurant Dracula0.4 km
- Top Deck Inn0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.3 km
- Fenny Stratford1.3 km
- Bow Brickhill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stanier Square0.1 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Findlay Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22DL · Data under Open Government Licence