Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

MK2 3QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK2 3QD.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK2 3QD 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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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in MK2 3QD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

MK2 3QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km 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 3QD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3QD are sourced from Output Area E00084505 (shared with 9 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 3QD. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.5%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean20.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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.

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

Crime around MK2 3QD is moderate at 52 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 offences151
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Water Hall Primary School

Inadequate292 pupils0.2 km
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Sir Herbert Leon Academy

Inadequate555 pupils0.2 km
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Drayton Park School

Outstanding327 pupils0.5 km
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Newton Leys Primary School

Good535 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Smithybrowns1.0 km
  • Great Gelato (Ice Cream Shop)0.7 km
  • The Turing Key0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • The Enigma Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Panda Town0.7 km
  • Burger Daddy0.9 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Palace0.2 km
  • Moores Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Persian Grill Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Lushcakes & Bakes0.9 km
  • Vibrant Wellness Stockist UK0.4 km
  • Willowbridge Enterprises0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley2.0 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.5 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Santen Grove0.2 km
  • Windermere Drive0.3 km
  • Sir Herbert Leon School0.3 km
  • Tulla Court0.3 km
  • Arrow Place0.4 km