MK2 3LR is a safe, established residential area on Hunter Drive, 0.1km from Water Eaton Road in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK2, MK2 3LR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK2 3LR are sourced from Output Area E00084488 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTER DRIVE, MK2 3LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTER DRIVE, MK2 3LR.
364
42
£ 48,900 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
MK2 3LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK2 3LR. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
18 sales · Mean £ 305,722
Terraced
£ 356,000
1 sales · Mean £ 356,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK2 3LR has low crime rates — 32 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
The Premier Academy
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Drayton Park School
Knowles Primary School
Knowles Nursery School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Holne Chase Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Wine & Prosecco to You0.4 km
- Al Ansar0.7 km
- EU Food Centre0.7 km
- Holland & Barratt0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- The Enigma Cafe0.4 km
- Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Chaiwalaa0.6 km
- Dessert Island0.6 km
- Dosa Street0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- The Rub BBQ0.4 km
- Bengal Spice0.6 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.8 km
- Kebab Centre0.6 km
- MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.6 km
- The Postal Club0.6 km
- Captain Ridley's Shooting Party0.8 km
- Bletchley Conservative Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.8 km
- Fenny Stratford1.5 km
- Bow Brickhill2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Water Eaton Road0.1 km
- Water Eaton Road0.1 km
- Brooklands Road0.3 km
- Water Eaton Co-Op0.4 km
- Water Eaton Co-Op0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK23LR · Data under Open Government Licence