MK4 1BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Furzton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
For families considering a move, MK4 1BW represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00084560 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK4 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK4 1BW.
314
42
£ 55,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK4 1BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
MK4 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 1BW. The average age is 42.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK4 1BW has low crime rates — 26 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
New Chapter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.9 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Jardines Pharmacy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dolphin Public House0.9 km
- Furzton Lake Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Church Of The Servant King0.8 km
- Frank Moran Centre1.0 km
- Central MK Cafe0.5 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- North Furzton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Krispy Foods0.9 km
- Hong Kong Take Away0.9 km
- The Good Friend Takeaway0.3 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
- Parkside0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41BW · Data under Open Government Licence