MK4 1BU 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 1BU represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00084558 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERITON, MK4 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERITON, MK4 1BU.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, MK4 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK4 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 277,547
2 sales · Mean £ 277,547
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK4 1BU has low crime rates — 22 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
Emerson Valley School
Romans Field School
Abbeys Primary School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
White Spire School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)1.0 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 King0.6 km
- Frank Moran Centre1.0 km
- Central MK Cafe0.6 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- North Furzton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hong Kong Take Away0.8 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.3 km
- Krispy Foods1.0 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley2.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central2.8 km
- Fenny Stratford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Dulverton Drive West0.3 km
- Dulverton Drive West0.3 km
- Parkside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41BU · Data under Open Government Licence