MK3 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Cottingham Grove, 0.6km from Bletchley in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00084360 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AJ.
286
51
£ 54,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
MK3 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 5AJ. The average age is 50.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 276,000
7 sales · Mean £ 284,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 5AJ has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Holne Chase Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
White Spire School
Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Park Primary School
Chestnuts Primary School
Bishop Parker Catholic School
The Premier Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Best One Food & Wine0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Mollys Pantry0.4 km
- Holland & Barratt0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- House of Chicken0.9 km
- Bletchley Bakery Cafe1.0 km
- Dubai Shisha Lounge0.6 km
- Romanelli (Pizza)0.9 km
- The Golden Curry Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Noodle King Milton Keynes0.9 km
- St Marys Chippy0.8 km
- Tandoori Hut0.9 km
- Bengal Spice1.0 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.9 km
- Eight Belles Public House0.2 km
- Scot Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- The Old Swan0.5 km
- The Three Trees0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.8 km
- Fenny Stratford2.3 km
- Bow Brickhill3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holne Chase School0.2 km
- Holne Chase School0.2 km
- Cottingham Grove0.3 km
- Cottingham Grove0.3 km
- The Eight Belles0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK35AJ · Data under Open Government Licence