Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

GARROWMORE GROVE, MK2 3NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARROWMORE GROVE, MK2 3NW.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK2 3NW 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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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK2 3NW has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.

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

MK2 3NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garrowmore Grove, 1.1km from Newton Leyes in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley East ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK2 3NW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 22.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK2 3NW are sourced from Output Area E00084485 (shared with 7 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 3NW. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
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

£ 175,000

13 sales · Mean £ 174,499

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

MK2 3NW has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences128
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order17
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Sir Herbert Leon Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.3 km
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Drayton Park School

Outstanding327 pupils0.4 km
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Water Hall Primary School

Inadequate292 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Leys Primary School

Good535 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Smithybrowns0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • The Enigma Cafe0.8 km
  • The Turing Key0.9 km
  • Great Gelato (Ice Cream Shop)1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Willowbridge Enterprises0.7 km
  • Happy Shopper0.2 km
  • Wine & Prosecco to You0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Lushcakes & Bakes0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • The Rub BBQ0.8 km
  • Burger Daddy0.9 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Palace0.3 km
  • Moores Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley1.9 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Santen Grove0.1 km
  • Windermere Drive0.2 km
  • Waterhall Park0.2 km
  • Waterhall Park0.2 km
  • Rydal Way0.3 km