MK4 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Cheriton, 0.3km from Furzton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK4 1BS represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00084558 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERITON, MK4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERITON, MK4 1BS.
296
41
£ 55,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK4 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 MK4 1BS. The average age is 41.0. 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
Terraced
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 265,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK4 1BS has low crime rates — 27 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
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Merebrook Infant School
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Abbeys Primary School
Romans Field School
Emerson Valley School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
White Spire School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.9 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dolphin Public House0.9 km
- Furzton Lake Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Church Of The Servant King0.7 km
- Frank Moran Centre1.0 km
- Central MK Cafe0.6 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- North Furzton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Hong Kong Take Away0.9 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.3 km
- Krispy Foods0.9 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley2.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central2.8 km
- Fenny Stratford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside0.3 km
- Parkside0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Parkside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41BS · Data under Open Government Licence