MK2 2RU 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 2RU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, down 55.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2RU are sourced from Output Area E00084339 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, MK2 2RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, MK2 2RU.
520
33
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2RU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK2 2RU spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 55.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 2RU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
23 sales · Mean £ 157,339
Terraced
£ 660,000
2 sales · Mean £ 660,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK2 2RU 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
White Spire School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Caketastic Ltd0.4 km
- HKS Retail0.5 km
- R J Store1.0 km
- Wine & Prosecco to You0.9 km
- Lushcakes & Bakes0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.3 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.9 km
- Chicken Village0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.4 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House1.0 km
- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.2 km
- The Postal Club0.1 km
- Bletchley Conservative Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Ama Zing Zing0.9 km
- Aromas1.0 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.9 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.1 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.4 km
- Fenny Stratford1.2 km
- Bow Brickhill2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stanier Square0.0 km
- Findlay Way0.1 km
- Albert Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22RU · Data under Open Government Licence