MK1 1BY is a mixed residential area on Lock View Lane, 0.2km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00183641 (shared with 371 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCK VIEW LANE, MK1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCK VIEW LANE, MK1 1BY.
171
37
£ 44,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK1 1BY 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 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK1 1BY. 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
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
Terraced
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 253,333
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK1 1BY is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
20 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.2 km
- Argos Extra0.8 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.9 km
- Downton Delights0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.9 km
- Chequers0.3 km
- Pink Punters0.4 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Aromas0.5 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.6 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco Bletchley0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.4 km
- Kafila0.8 km
- Chutneys0.5 km
- Fenny Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.4 km
- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.2 km
- Bow Brickhill1.3 km
- Bletchley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.1 km
- Staplehall Road0.2 km
- Staplehall Road0.2 km
- Wharfside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK11BY · Data under Open Government Licence