MK4 1BY 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00084558 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKSIDE, MK4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE, MK4 1BY.
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 1BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £90k 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 1BY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK4 1BY 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
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Abbeys Primary School
Merebrook Infant School
Romans Field School
Emerson Valley School
White Spire School
Rickley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Best One0.1 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Cox & Robinson (Chemists)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Good Friend Takeaway0.1 km
- Krispy Foods0.8 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Denbigh Hall S & S Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Dolphin Public House0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 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
- Bletchley2.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central2.9 km
- Fenny Stratford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside0.1 km
- Parkside0.2 km
- Parkside0.2 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
- Blackmoor Gate North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK41BY · Data under Open Government Licence