MK2 2AZ is a mixed residential area on Wharfside, 0.3km from Stratford, Fenny in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00175383 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFSIDE, MK2 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFSIDE, MK2 2AZ.
269
35
£ 44,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2AZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates MK2 2AZ — age 35, 63% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 MK2 2AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 68,000
4 sales · Mean £ 68,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK2 2AZ is moderate at 83 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
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Knowles Nursery School
Knowles Primary School
The Premier Academy
Bishop Parker Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.1 km
- Argos Extra0.9 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.8 km
- Downton Delights0.0 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunats Kebabs0.8 km
- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
- Chequers0.3 km
- Pink Punters0.2 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Aromas0.2 km
- Bletchley Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.4 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Bletchley0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.1 km
- The Swan Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.3 km
- Bletchley1.5 km
- Bow Brickhill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wharfside0.1 km
- Millward Drive0.1 km
- Wharfside0.1 km
- Aylesbury Street0.2 km
- Aylesbury Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22AZ · Data under Open Government Licence