MK2 2BS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Watling Street, 0.2km from Fenny Stratford in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK2 2BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00183642 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING STREET, MK2 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, MK2 2BS.
430
31
£ 44,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK2 2BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in MK2 2BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 MK2 2BS. The average age is 30.7. 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 MK2 2BS is above average at 111 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- AP Wine and Spirits0.2 km
- Caketastic Ltd0.9 km
- Downton Delights0.2 km
- R J Store0.3 km
- Waitrose Food Hall0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.9 km
- Chequers0.4 km
- Pink Punters0.0 km
- The Maltsters Arms Public House0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Aromas0.3 km
- Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Mister Teas Cafe0.5 km
- Queensway Methodist Church0.8 km
- Top Deck Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Bletchley0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- The Greedy Italian Ltd0.5 km
- Chutneys0.3 km
- Fenny Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fenny Grills0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hotel Campanile0.1 km
- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fenny Stratford0.4 km
- Bow Brickhill1.3 km
- Bletchley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wharfside0.0 km
- Millward Drive0.1 km
- Wharfside0.2 km
- Aylesbury Street0.3 km
- Fenny Stratford Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK22BS · Data under Open Government Licence