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Bletchley East

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About

Bletchley East is a residential ward located in the southern part of Milton Keynes. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of property types. It contains several local shopping parades providing essential services to the community. The ward is bordered by the West Coast Main Line railway to the east.

The area includes the Lakes Estate, a large housing development built in the 1960s and 70s. Bletchley Leisure Centre is a key local facility for recreation. The Grand Union Canal passes through the western edge of the ward, offering a route for walking and cycling. The local road network connects directly to the A5 and A421 trunk roads.

Area overview

On average Bletchley East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bletchley East is £51,862 per year. There are 11 schools in Bletchley East: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bletchley East is home to around 17,933 people, with a population density of about 2,195.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bletchley East Population
17,933
Population density
2,195.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.14(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.7(+105%)
Shoplifting
20.8(+159%)
Public order
19.13(+213%)
Other theft
16.28(+192%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,789
60.17%
African
1,708
9.52%
Other White
1,544
8.61%
Bangladeshi
846
4.72%
Indian
481
2.68%
Total population: 17,932

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,777
27.91%
No qualifications
2,861
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,090
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,991
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,689
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 13,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,194
32.12%
Owns outright
1,383
20.25%
Social rents from council
1,340
19.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,123
16.44%
Other social rented
391
5.72%
Total households: 6,830

Property prices in Bletchley East

Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Bletchley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,240 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bletchley East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bletchley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£443,000
Flats54£178,000
Semi-Detached69£355,000
Terraced44£302,500

10 years median price trend in Bletchley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley East.

All postcodes in Bletchley East

MK35GJ

Shetland Meadows

MK44WR

Dane Road

MK35RR

Fowley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.