MK4 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Challacombe, 0.5km from Furzton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK4 1DP has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00084565 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALLACOMBE, MK4 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALLACOMBE, MK4 1DP.
304
39
£ 55,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK4 1DP 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
MK4 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK4 1DP. The average age is 38.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 199,997
8 sales · Mean £ 182,030
Terraced
£ 217,500
22 sales · Mean £ 221,500
Detached
£ 368,500
2 sales · Mean £ 368,500
Flat
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK4 1DP has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Romans Field School
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Merebrook Infant School
Emerson Valley School
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Howe Park School
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Best One0.7 km
- BP Connect Emerson Valley0.6 km
- Great Choice0.8 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Clocktower0.4 km
- Milton Keynes Rugby Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- New Rajdouth0.4 km
- Church Of The Servant King0.6 km
- Windmill Hill Golf Centre1.0 km
- Windmill Hill Golf Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- North Furzton Fish Bar0.7 km
- Emerson Valley Kebab House0.4 km
- Hong Kong Take Away0.7 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley2.2 km
- Fenny Stratford3.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Emerson Roundabout East0.1 km
- Emerson Roundabout East0.1 km
- Emerson Roundabout North0.2 km
- Northleigh0.2 km
- Blackmoor Gate South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41DP · Data under Open Government Licence