MK3 5AE is a sought-after residential area on Cottingham Grove, 0.6km from Bletchley in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley Park ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK3 5AE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00084359 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AE.
314
44
£ 54,800 /yr
46%
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
MK3 5AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 5AE. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 231,000
2 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 5AE has low crime rates — 18 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
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
Bishop Parker Catholic School
The Premier Academy
Drayton Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Mollys Pantry0.6 km
- Holland & Barratt0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Meat World0.9 km
- MK Noyabazar Limited0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.7 km
- Eight Belles Public House0.3 km
- Scot Sports and Social Club0.7 km
- The Old Swan0.7 km
- St Martins Bowls Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Chaiwalaa0.8 km
- Dessert Island0.9 km
- Dubai Shisha Lounge0.4 km
- Refresh Juice & Coffee0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bengal Spice0.8 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.6 km
- Mr.Wok0.8 km
- Peri Peri Original Bletchley0.9 km
- Spice Kitchen and MK Tawa House0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.7 km
- Fenny Stratford2.1 km
- Bow Brickhill3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Grove0.2 km
- Cottingham Grove0.2 km
- The Eight Belles0.3 km
- Holne Chase School0.4 km
- Holne Chase School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK35AE · Data under Open Government Licence