Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

COTTINGHAM GROVE, MK3 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

314

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK3 5AQ 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.

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

MK3 5AQ 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 5AQ 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK3 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00084359 (shared with 9 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 5AQ. 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

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

MK3 5AQ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences18
Public order5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Holne Chase Primary School

Inadequate232 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils0.9 km
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Lord Grey Academy

Good1430 pupils1.0 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.0 km
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Rickley Park Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Parker Catholic School

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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The Premier Academy

Outstanding630 pupils1.3 km
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Chestnuts Primary School

Good403 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Best One Food & Wine0.9 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Mollys Pantry0.5 km
  • Holland & Barratt0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • House of Chicken1.0 km
  • Bletchley Bakery Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Chaiwalaa0.9 km
  • Dubai Shisha Lounge0.5 km
  • Refresh Juice & Coffee0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Noodle King Milton Keynes1.0 km
  • St Marys Chippy0.9 km
  • Tandoori Hut1.0 km
  • Bengal Spice0.9 km
  • Giardino 14 Coffee0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley0.8 km
  • Fenny Stratford2.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.6 km

Bus Stops

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