MK3 5BN is a sought-after residential area on Shelley Drive, 0.5km from Bletchley, Far in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK3, MK3 5BN offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 49.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00084361 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELLEY DRIVE, MK3 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY DRIVE, MK3 5BN.
341
46
£ 54,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK3 5BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK3 5BN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 49.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 5BN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 261,500
20 sales · Mean £ 261,625
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 5BN has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Holne Chase Primary School
Chestnuts Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
Romans Field School
Barleyhurst Park Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Eight Belles Public House0.5 km
- Scot Sports and Social Club0.1 km
- The Old Swan0.3 km
- The Three Trees0.4 km
- St Martins Bowls Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- The Village Plaice0.8 km
- Noodle King Milton Keynes0.8 km
- St Marys Chippy0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier Store0.5 km
- Tropical Touch Ventures0.8 km
- New City Service Station0.9 km
- P I Smith0.8 km
- Best One Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pasha Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- House of Chicken0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.3 km
- Fenny Stratford2.7 km
- Bow Brickhill4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shenley Road0.2 km
- Shenley Road0.2 km
- St Mary's Avenue0.3 km
- St Marys Avenue0.3 km
- Holne Chase School0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: MK35BN · Data under Open Government Licence