Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK3 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

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

MK3 5AJ 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00084360 (shared with 4 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 5AJ. 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

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 276,000

7 sales · Mean £ 284,500

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

MK3 5AJ has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Holne Chase Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils0.8 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils0.9 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils0.9 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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Chestnuts Primary School

Good403 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Best One Food & Wine0.8 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Mollys Pantry0.4 km
  • Holland & Barratt0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • House of Chicken0.9 km
  • Bletchley Bakery Cafe1.0 km
  • Dubai Shisha Lounge0.6 km
  • Romanelli (Pizza)0.9 km
  • The Golden Curry Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Noodle King Milton Keynes0.9 km
  • St Marys Chippy0.8 km
  • Tandoori Hut0.9 km
  • Bengal Spice1.0 km
  • Giardino 14 Coffee0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bletchley & Fenny Stratford WMSC0.9 km
  • Eight Belles Public House0.2 km
  • Scot Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • The Old Swan0.5 km
  • The Three Trees0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.8 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.3 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Holne Chase School0.2 km
  • Holne Chase School0.2 km
  • Cottingham Grove0.3 km
  • Cottingham Grove0.3 km
  • The Eight Belles0.4 km