MK3 7JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Redmoor in Bletchley. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK3 7JZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Milton Keynes. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK3 7JZ are sourced from Output Area E00084463 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK3 7JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK3 7JZ.
260
40
£ 52,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK3 7JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, MK3 7JZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK3 7JZ. The average age is 39.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK3 7JZ has low crime rates — 30 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
5 nearby- Best One0.1 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.1 km
- VGE0.7 km
- New City Service Station0.8 km
- Best One0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dolphin Public House0.0 km
- Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Frank Moran Centre0.1 km
- BENUGO1.0 km
- Munchies (Go Catering)0.9 km
- Bon Viveur0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Krispy Foods0.1 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.1 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley1.4 km
- Fenny Stratford2.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Melrose Centre0.1 km
- Melrose Centre0.1 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Westminster Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK37JZ · Data under Open Government Licence