MK3 6LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westminster Drive, 0.9km from Denbigh West in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK3 6LS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 6LS are sourced from Output Area E00084479 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTMINSTER DRIVE, MK3 6LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTMINSTER DRIVE, MK3 6LS.
328
40
£ 52,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK3 6LS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 40, MK3 6LS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £168k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 6LS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 168,000
1 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 6LS has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Holne Chase Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.4 km
- VGE0.3 km
- New City Service Station1.0 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dolphin Public House0.4 km
- Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Frank Moran Centre0.3 km
- Leon - Asda0.9 km
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- Sbarro (Asda)0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs Milton Keynes0.9 km
- Krispy Foods0.4 km
- Panku Streetfood (Asda)0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Odeon Milton Keynes0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.2 km
- Fenny Stratford1.9 km
- Bow Brickhill3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whalley Drive North0.2 km
- Whalley Drive North0.2 km
- The Linx0.2 km
- The Linx0.2 km
- Home Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK36LS · Data under Open Government Licence