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.
COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AA.
433
41
£ 54,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holne Chase Primary School
Bishop Parker Catholic School
The Premier Academy
Rickley Park Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
White Spire School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Knowles Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK35AA · Data under Open Government Licence