MK3 6PN 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.
For families considering a move, MK3 6PN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 6PN are sourced from Output Area E00084472 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHALLEY DRIVE, MK3 6PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHALLEY DRIVE, MK3 6PN.
272
47
£ 52,600 /yr
44%
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
MK3 6PN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 6PN. The average age is 46.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 6PN has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bon Viveur0.8 km
- Bella Italia0.8 km
- Double Tree at Stadium MK0.8 km
- Enfes Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores PLC0.8 km
- Primark0.8 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Best One0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Odeon Milton Keynes0.8 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.7 km
- Krispy Foods0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.2 km
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- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.5 km
- Fenny Stratford2.2 km
- Bow Brickhill3.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Linx0.2 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Sutherland Grove0.2 km
- The Linx0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK36PN · Data under Open Government Licence