MK3 5AX is a sought-after residential area on Cottingham Grove, 0.5km from Bletchley in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK3 5AX 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 39.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00084353 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AX.
433
41
£ 54,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK3 5AX is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 39.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 5AX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
9 sales · Mean £ 354,444
Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 5AX has low crime rates — 40 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
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Lord Grey Academy
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
The Premier Academy
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Knowles Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Wine & Prosecco to You1.0 km
- Mollys Pantry0.8 km
- Holland & Barratt0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Enigma Cafe1.0 km
- Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Chaiwalaa0.7 km
- Dessert Island0.8 km
- Dosa Street1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- The Rub BBQ1.0 km
- Bengal Spice0.7 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.5 km
- Kebab Centre0.9 km
- Mr.Wok0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.5 km
- Eight Belles Public House0.4 km
- Scot Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- The Old Swan0.9 km
- The Postal Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.6 km
- Fenny Stratford1.9 km
- Bow Brickhill3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Grove0.2 km
- The Eight Belles0.2 km
- Cottingham Grove0.2 km
- College0.3 km
- Bletchley Police Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK35AX · Data under Open Government Licence