Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

GILBERT CLOSE, MK3 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILBERT CLOSE, MK3 5AB.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK3 5AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

MK3 5AB is a sought-after residential area on Gilbert Close, 0.6km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For families considering a move, MK3 5AB represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00084353 (shared with 42 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 MK3 5AB. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 405,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK3 5AB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences27
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Holne Chase Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.0 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.2 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils1.2 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Wine & Prosecco to You0.8 km
  • Mollys Pantry0.9 km
  • Al Ansar0.9 km
  • EU Food Centre0.9 km
  • Holland & Barratt0.5 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Enigma Cafe0.8 km
  • Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe Chaiwalaa0.6 km
  • Dessert Island0.7 km
  • Dosa Street0.9 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • The Rub BBQ0.8 km
  • Bengal Spice0.6 km
  • Giardino 14 Coffee0.5 km
  • Kebab Centre0.8 km
  • MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.9 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.5 km
  • Eight Belles Public House0.5 km
  • The Postal Club0.8 km
  • Bletchley Conservative Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.6 km
  • Fenny Stratford1.9 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Eight Belles0.3 km
  • Cottingham Grove0.3 km
  • Bletchley Police Station0.4 km
  • College0.4 km
  • Bletchley Police Station0.4 km