MK3 5AG 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 serious buyers, MK3 5AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00084360 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AG.
286
51
£ 54,800 /yr
41%
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
No single demographic signal dominates MK3 5AG — age 51, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £378k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 5AG. The average age is 50.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 263,000
3 sales · Mean £ 300,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 5AG has low crime rates — 20 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
Chestnuts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One Food & Wine0.9 km
- Mollys Pantry0.5 km
- Holland & Barratt0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Premier Store0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- St Marys Chippy0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Giardino 14 Coffee0.7 km
- Mr.Wok0.9 km
- Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.8 km
- Eight Belles Public House0.3 km
- Scot Sports and Social Club0.6 km
- The Old Swan0.7 km
- The Three Trees0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Chaiwalaa0.9 km
- Dubai Shisha Lounge0.5 km
- Refresh Juice & Coffee1.0 km
- Romanelli (Pizza)0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley0.8 km
- Fenny Stratford2.2 km
- Bow Brickhill3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingham Grove0.3 km
- Cottingham Grove0.3 km
- Holne Chase School0.3 km
- Holne Chase School0.3 km
- The Eight Belles0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK35AG · Data under Open Government Licence