MK3 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Derwent Drive, 0.5km from Far Bletchley in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00084910 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENT DRIVE, MK3 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT DRIVE, MK3 7BE.
297
41
£ 52,600 /yr
56%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, MK3 7BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 7BE. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 213,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 7BE has low crime rates — 33 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
Romans Field School
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
Lord Grey Academy
Barleyhurst Park Primary
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Chestnuts Primary School
Holne Chase Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Scot Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- The Old Swan0.7 km
- The Three Trees0.7 km
- The Clocktower0.7 km
- St Martins Bowls Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- The Village Plaice0.4 km
- Emerson Valley Kebab House0.7 km
- Noodle King Milton Keynes0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tropical Touch Ventures0.4 km
- New City Service Station0.6 km
- P I Smith0.4 km
- Best One Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- New Rajdouth0.7 km
- House of Chicken0.4 km
- Windmill Hill Golf Centre0.7 km
- Windmill Hill Golf Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.7 km
- Fenny Stratford3.1 km
- Milton Keynes Central4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Derwent Drive0.1 km
- Derwent Drive0.1 km
- Whaddon Way0.3 km
- Bletchley Community Centre0.3 km
- Whaddon Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK37BE · Data under Open Government Licence