MK3 6JS is a safe, established residential area on Whalley Drive, 0.7km from Redmoor in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 6JS are sourced from Output Area E00084474 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHALLEY DRIVE, MK3 6JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHALLEY DRIVE, MK3 6JS.
302
45
£ 52,600 /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
No single demographic signal dominates MK3 6JS — age 45, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6JS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 255,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK3 6JS is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbeys Primary School
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Barleyhurst Park Primary
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
Romans Field School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bon Viveur0.7 km
- Bella Italia0.7 km
- Double Tree at Stadium MK0.7 km
- Enfes Turkish Restaurant0.7 km
- Nando's0.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores PLC0.8 km
- Primark0.7 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Best One0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Odeon Milton Keynes0.7 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.9 km
- Krispy Foods0.3 km
- Panku Streetfood (Asda)0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Dolphin Public House0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.5 km
- Fenny Stratford2.1 km
- Bow Brickhill3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Linx0.1 km
- The Linx0.1 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Sutherland Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK36JS · Data under Open Government Licence