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Bletchley West

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About

Bletchley West ward lies on the southwestern edge of Milton Keynes. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war semis to newer developments. Its western boundary is defined by the Bletchley to Bedford railway line, with Bletchley railway station providing key transport links. The ward includes the local centre of Westcroft, which contains essential retail and service outlets for the community.

The area is historically significant as the former site of the Bletchley Park codebreaking operations during World War II, though the main historic estate itself is located just outside the ward boundary. Fenny Lock, part of the Grand Union Canal, marks a section of the eastern perimeter. Land use includes several playing fields and the Westcroft District Centre, serving as a practical hub for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Bletchley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bletchley West is £54,754 per year. There are 8 schools in Bletchley West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bletchley West is home to around 14,905 people, with a population density of about 4,895.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bletchley West Population
14,905
Population density
4,895.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.08(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.33(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-9%)
Other theft
5.37(-4%)
Public order
5.17(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,244
68.75%
Other White
1,013
6.8%
African
940
6.31%
Indian
487
3.27%
Other Asian
312
2.09%
Total population: 14,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,001
25.12%
No qualifications
2,472
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,964
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,766
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,635
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 11,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,925
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,840
31.1%
Social rents from council
841
14.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
816
13.79%
Shared ownership
250
4.23%
Total households: 5,916

Property prices in Bletchley West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bletchley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bletchley 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced38£289,000
Flats4£175,000
Semi-Detached48£326,250
Detached36£412,500

10 years median price trend in Bletchley West

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

All postcodes in Bletchley West

MK36NZ

Calluna Drive

MK41AJ

Favell Drive

MK37HZ

Dorset Close

MK37PT

Mersey Way

MK36PX

Bushy Close

MK37HY

Cornwall Grove

MK37UB

Bosworth Close

MK37GB

Whaddon Way

MK37QA

Tyne Square

MK41DZ

Arlington Court

MK37UE

Kinross Drive

MK36NQ

Torre Close

MK36QA

Calluna Drive

MK42DA

Lambourn Court

MK36LQ

Westminster Drive

MK37PL

Calder Vale

MK37UL

Trafalgar Avenue

MK36PW

Melrose Avenue

MK37TB

Galloway Close

MK36LW

Westminster Drive

MK36JE

Home Close

MK37JS

Beaverbrook Court

MK41AL

Favell Drive

MK37BZ

Eden Walk

MK37QQ

Severn Way

MK37HB

Surrey Road

MK37JP

Whaddon Way

MK41DE

Dulverton Drive

MK37TD

Haddington Close

MK37FE

Wemyss Close

MK37JX

Whaddon Way

MK37HN

Somerset Close

MK37UH

Standing Way

MK37JF

Cornwall Grove

MK41DQ

Dulverton Drive

MK42BU

Colston Bassett

MK36NH

Westminster Drive

MK37PZ

Severn Way

MK37EN

Sussex Road

MK36JN

The Linx

MK36HZ

Sherwood Drive

MK41ET

Withycombe

MK37NG

Angus Drive

MK37ES

Essex Close

MK37QU

Witham Court

MK37HH

Surrey Place

MK37SP

Inverness Close

MK37AW

Shenley Road

MK36JX

Whalley Drive

MK41BE

Parkside

MK41DT

Blackmoor Gate

MK37QF

Ribble Crescent

MK37TA

Bute Brae

MK37AR

Shenley Road

MK41AR

Holmewood

MK36NA

Westminster Drive

MK36EW

Rickley Lane

MK42AF

Bottesford Close

MK37PN

Calder Vale

MK37WJ

Wiltshire Way

MK37UD

Kinross Drive

MK37EJ

Cardigan Close

MK41DN

Blackmoor Gate

MK42AZ

White Horse Drive

MK37HF

Surrey Place

MK41DS

Blackmoor Gate

MK42DH

Froxfield Court

MK36LS

Westminster Drive

MK37AN

Shenley Road

MK37PX

The Don

MK37HG

Surrey Place

MK37FB

Derbyshire Close

MK36PU

Melrose Avenue

MK42JA

Belvoir Avenue

MK36LH

Shaftesbury Crescent

MK41EB

Blackmoor Gate

MK41BB

Braybrooke Drive

MK37JZ

Wemyss Close

MK42AG

Quantock Crescent

MK37SY

Nairn Court

MK37TJ

Denham Close

MK37ND

Angus Drive

MK36LX

Westminster Drive

MK37SN

Perth Close

MK37UQ

Kinross Drive

MK37SX

Peebles Place

MK37PU

Tees Way

MK37NA

Forfar Drive

MK37LN

Whaddon Way

MK37PY

Severn Way

MK42AE

Belvoir Avenue

MK37NF

Angus Drive

MK36PS

Melrose Avenue

MK37QR

Tweed Drive

MK37WN

Shropshire Court

MK36PQ

Dorchester Avenue

MK41BD

The Hedgerows

MK37NY

Renfrew Way

MK41EH

Kingsbridge

MK42BH

Culmstock Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.