Postcode Analysis Milton Keynes, South East

BARLEYCROFT, MK4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEYCROFT, MK4 1BZ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK4 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK4 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.

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

MK4 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Barleycroft, 0.1km from The Bowl in Milton Keynes. Administratively it sits within Bletchley West ward and the Milton Keynes South constituency.

For families considering a move, MK4 1BZ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 33.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK4 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00084553 (shared with 15 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 1BZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 305,000

8 sales · Mean £ 285,625

Terraced

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK4 1BZ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft13
Drugs11
Theft from the person10

school Local Schools

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Cold Harbour Church of England School

Requires Improvement211 pupils0.6 km
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New Chapter Primary School

Good283 pupils1.1 km
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Abbeys Primary School

Good256 pupils1.1 km
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Merebrook Infant School

Good146 pupils1.1 km
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Barleyhurst Park Primary

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Caroline Haslett Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km
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Emerson Valley School

Good445 pupils1.4 km
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St Paul's Catholic School

Good1875 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Indian Curry House/Taste of Paradise MK0.8 km
  • Kingdom Catering and Events0.8 km
  • The Good Friend Takeaway0.5 km
  • Majestic Caterers0.8 km
  • Royal Wok0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Furzton Lake Public House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Central MK Cafe0.2 km
  • Romanellis Pizza0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bletchley2.5 km
  • Milton Keynes Central2.5 km
  • Milton Keynes3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Favell Drive0.3 km
  • Favell Drive0.3 km
  • Elfield Park Roundabout West0.4 km
  • Elfield Park Roundabout West0.5 km
  • Parkside0.5 km