MK2 2ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00084339 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK2 2ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK2 2ES.
520
33
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2ES 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 2ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2ES. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK2 2ES is moderate at 73 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 Primary School
Knowles Nursery School
The Premier Academy
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Holne Chase Primary School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Rickley Park Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Caketastic Ltd0.5 km
- HKS Retail0.5 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 Limited0.9 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
36 nearby- Ama Zing Zing1.0 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Bon Viveur1.0 km
- Mister Teas Cafe1.0 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.2 km
- Fenny Stratford1.3 km
- Bow Brickhill2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Stanier Square0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22ES · Data under Open Government Licence