Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

CHERITON, MK4 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERITON, MK4 1BS.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft12
Drugs10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils0.5 km
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Merebrook Infant School

Good146 pupils0.8 km
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Barleyhurst Park Primary

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils1.0 km
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Romans Field School

Good57 pupils1.1 km
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Emerson Valley School

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.3 km
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White Spire School

Outstanding146 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.9 km
  • Best One0.3 km
  • Jardines Pharmacy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dolphin Public House0.9 km
  • Furzton Lake Public House1.0 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

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