MK2 2DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queensway, 0.5km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK2 2DW offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00084339 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, MK2 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, MK2 2DW.
520
33
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2DW 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
MK2 2DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2DW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK2 2DW is above average at 97 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
The Premier Academy
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Holne Chase Primary School
Drayton Park School
Rickley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Argos Extra1.0 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.3 km
- HKS Retail0.4 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- R J Store0.9 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.2 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.8 km
- Chicken Village0.2 km
- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.3 km
- Chequers1.0 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.9 km
- Bull & Butcher0.9 km
- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ama Zing Zing0.9 km
- Aromas0.9 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.4 km
- Fenny Stratford1.1 km
- Bow Brickhill2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Findlay Way0.1 km
- Stanier Square0.1 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22DW · Data under Open Government Licence