MK2 3BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00084483 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK2 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK2 3BN.
316
40
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK2 3BN — age 40, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 3BN. The average age is 39.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK2 3BN has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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
Bishop Parker Catholic School
The Premier Academy
Drayton Park School
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Water Hall Primary School
Knowles Nursery School
Knowles Primary School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- Wine & Prosecco to You0.2 km
- Al Ansar1.0 km
- EU Food Centre1.0 km
- Holland & Barratt0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Enigma Cafe0.2 km
- Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Chaiwalaa0.8 km
- Dessert Island0.8 km
- Dosa Street1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Rub BBQ0.2 km
- Bengal Spice0.8 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.9 km
- Kebab Centre0.9 km
- MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.8 km
- The Postal Club0.9 km
- Bletchley Conservative Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.0 km
- Fenny Stratford1.8 km
- Bow Brickhill3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bala Way0.4 km
- Water Eaton Road0.4 km
- Water Eaton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK23BN · Data under Open Government Licence