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Bletchley North West

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About

Bletchley North West is a residential district within Milton Keynes, characterised by its post-war housing estates and grid road system. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces interspersed throughout. It functions as a commuter area, with many residents travelling to other parts of the city for work and amenities.

The district is bordered by the West Coast Main Line railway, a constant presence in the local soundscape. A notable local landmark is the Bletchley Leisure Centre, a major community hub. The area's layout, with its distinct numbered streets and underpasses, is a direct reflection of Milton Keynes's original masterplan for neighbourhood design.

Area overview

On average Bletchley North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bletchley North West is £50,143 per year. There are 6 schools in Bletchley North West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bletchley North West is home to around 8,265 people, with a population density of about 4,788.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bletchley North West Population
8,265
Population density
4,788.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.69(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.96(-23%)
Public order
4.36(-29%)
Other theft
3.39(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,693
68.87%
African
641
7.75%
Other White
465
5.63%
Indian
248
3%
Bangladeshi
152
1.84%
Total population: 8,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,525
23.31%
No qualifications
1,453
22.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
960
14.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,014
31.46%
Owns with a mortgage
989
30.69%
Social rents from council
608
18.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
12.19%
Other social rented
105
3.26%
Total households: 3,223

Property prices in Bletchley North West

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bletchley North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,250 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bletchley North West 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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£415,000
Flats2£173,125
Semi-Detached29£325,000
Terraced16£280,000

10 years median price trend in Bletchley North West

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

All postcodes in Bletchley North West

MK36JF

Whalley Drive

MK36PS

Melrose Avenue

MK37LS

Forfar Drive

MK37UF

Kinross Drive

MK37WE

Cheshire Rise

MK37EJ

Cardigan Close

MK37EP

Suffolk Close

MK37PE

Highland Close

MK37SY

Nairn Court

Data Sources

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