MK1 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Simpson in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK1 1BU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00183641 (shared with 371 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK1 1BU.
171
37
£ 44,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK1 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK1 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BU. The average age is 36.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK1 1BU is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charles Warren Academy
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Langland Community School
Moorland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Argos Extra0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.9 km
- TK Maxx0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Village Plaice Ashland0.7 km
- Greggs Milton Keynes0.8 km
- Kafila0.4 km
- MKFried Chicken0.7 km
- Panku Streetfood (Asda)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe Sen0.1 km
- Caldecotte Pub & Grill0.9 km
- Inn on the Lake0.4 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Leon - Asda0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford1.2 km
- Bow Brickhill1.8 km
- Bletchley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bond Avenue0.1 km
- Bond Avenue0.1 km
- Simpson Road0.3 km
- Simpson Road0.4 km
- The Mount0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BU · Data under Open Government Licence