MK1 1BL is an active urban area on The Laurels, 0.6km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK1, MK1 1BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00084325 (shared with 133 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LAURELS, MK1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAURELS, MK1 1BL.
288
49
£ 48,900 /yr
47%
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
MK1 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £317k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BL. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 317,500
2 sales · Mean £ 317,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK1 1BL is above average at 111 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
Knowles Nursery School
Knowles Primary School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
The Premier Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Al Ansar0.9 km
- EU Food Centre0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- MK International Food Centre0.9 km
- Sanpra Limited0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Dosa Street0.9 km
- Pita & Olive0.9 km
- Pizza & Oriental GoGo0.9 km
- Ama Zing Zing0.7 km
- Aromas0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.9 km
- Smarts Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.8 km
- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
- Chequers0.3 km
- Pink Punters0.7 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.2 km
- Asda0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.7 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.3 km
- Bletchley1.3 km
- Bow Brickhill1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.3 km
- Retail Park0.3 km
- Staplehall Road0.3 km
- Staplehall Road0.3 km
- Mount Farm Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BL · Data under Open Government Licence