Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

QUEENSWAY, MK2 2SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, MK2 2SW.

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Population

520

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK2 2SW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK2 2SW — age 33, 41% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

MK2 2SW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queensway, 0.5km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK2 2SW offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for MK2 2SW are sourced from Output Area E00084339 (shared with 75 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 2SW. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian25.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around MK2 2SW is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences196
Other theft63
Public order48
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting30

school Local Schools

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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils0.3 km
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Knowles Primary School

Requires Improvement324 pupils0.3 km
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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good0.7 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Drayton Park School

Outstanding327 pupils1.4 km
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Holne Chase Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • AP Wine and Spirits0.9 km
  • Argos Extra0.9 km
  • Caketastic Ltd0.2 km
  • Downton Delights0.9 km
  • HKS Retail0.5 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Sunats Kebabs0.1 km
  • Amore Pizzeria Bletchley Limited0.9 km
  • Chicken Village0.3 km
  • Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.1 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.2 km
  • Chequers0.9 km
  • The Maltsters Arms Public House0.7 km
  • Bull & Butcher0.8 km
  • Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Ama Zing Zing0.9 km
  • Aromas0.7 km
  • Bletchley Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Dinajpur Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mister Teas Cafe0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco Bletchley0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Hotel Campanile1.0 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.6 km
  • Fenny Stratford1.0 km
  • Bow Brickhill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Queensway0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Findlay Way0.2 km