MK4 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Parkside, 0.5km from Furzton in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00084558 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKSIDE, MK4 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE, MK4 1BX.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK4 1BX's 61% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK4 1BX. 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
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 1BX has low crime rates — 29 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
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Abbeys Primary School
Romans Field School
Merebrook Infant School
Emerson Valley School
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Best One0.1 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Good Friend Takeaway0.1 km
- Krispy Foods0.7 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Dolphin Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Central MK Cafe0.6 km
- Romanellis Pizza0.6 km
- Church Of The Servant King0.9 km
- Frank Moran Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bletchley2.1 km
- Milton Keynes Central3.0 km
- Fenny Stratford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside0.1 km
- Parkside0.1 km
- Parkside0.1 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41BX · Data under Open Government Licence