Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

SARACENS WHARF, MK2 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARACENS WHARF, MK2 2AL.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK2 2AL 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK2 2AL — age 35, 63% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK2 2AL is a mixed residential area on Saracens Wharf, 0.2km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For families considering a move, MK2 2AL represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00175383 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 2AL. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 191,666

Terraced

£ 287,000

1 sales · Mean £ 287,000

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around MK2 2AL is moderate at 78 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour43
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good0.6 km
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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils0.7 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils0.7 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.2 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • AP Wine and Spirits0.1 km
  • Argos Extra1.0 km
  • Caketastic Ltd0.8 km
  • Downton Delights0.1 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Sunats Kebabs0.9 km
  • Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • The Greedy Italian Ltd0.4 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
  • Chequers0.3 km
  • Pink Punters0.1 km
  • The Maltsters Arms Public House0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Aromas0.2 km
  • Bletchley Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • Mister Teas Cafe0.4 km
  • Queensway Methodist Church0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Bletchley0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Hotel Campanile0.0 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fenny Stratford0.3 km
  • Bow Brickhill1.4 km
  • Bletchley1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharfside0.0 km
  • Millward Drive0.1 km
  • Wharfside0.1 km
  • Aylesbury Street0.3 km
  • Aylesbury Street0.3 km