Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AA.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK3 5AA's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £396k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.

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

MK3 5AA is a sought-after residential area on Cottingham Grove, 0.5km from Bletchley in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00084353 (shared with 42 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 MK3 5AA. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 337,497

6 sales · Mean £ 339,499

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

MK3 5AA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour32
Violence and sexual offences27
Vehicle crime10
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Holne Chase Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.1 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils1.1 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils1.1 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.2 km
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Knowles Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Wine & Prosecco to You1.0 km
  • Mollys Pantry0.8 km
  • Al Ansar1.0 km
  • EU Food Centre1.0 km
  • Holland & Barratt0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Enigma Cafe1.0 km
  • Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe Chaiwalaa0.6 km
  • Dessert Island0.7 km
  • Dosa Street0.9 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • The Rub BBQ1.0 km
  • Bengal Spice0.6 km
  • Giardino 14 Coffee0.5 km
  • Kebab Centre0.8 km
  • MK Panjabi Samosa & Sweets1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.5 km
  • Eight Belles Public House0.4 km
  • Scot Sports and Social Club0.9 km
  • The Old Swan0.9 km
  • The Postal Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.5 km
  • Fenny Stratford1.9 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cottingham Grove0.2 km
  • The Eight Belles0.2 km
  • Cottingham Grove0.2 km
  • College0.3 km
  • Bletchley Police Station0.3 km