MK1 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Denbigh West in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Campbell Park & Old Woughton ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK1 1BX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00084328 (shared with 131 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK1 1BX.
265
44
£ 44,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK1 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, MK1 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BX. The average age is 44.4. 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 1BX is above average at 119 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
Abbeys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Al Ansar0.9 km
- EU Food Centre0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- MK International Food Centre0.9 km
- Palmers Quality Butchers1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Postal Club1.0 km
- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
- Chequers0.6 km
- Pink Punters1.0 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Dosa Street0.9 km
- Pita & Olive0.9 km
- Pizza & Oriental GoGo0.9 km
- Veggie World1.0 km
- Ama Zing Zing0.5 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Kebab Centre1.0 km
- MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.9 km
- Smarts Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
- Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Asda0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.9 km
- The Swan Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.6 km
- Bletchley1.2 km
- Bow Brickhill1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bletchley Tesco0.2 km
- Bletchley Tesco0.2 km
- Retail Park0.2 km
- Mount Farm Park0.3 km
- Mount Farm Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BX · Data under Open Government Licence