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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

MK41EA

Dulverton Drive

MK36NF

Torre Close

MK36PN

Whalley Drive

MK41AS

Grasscroft

MK37UF

Kinross Drive

MK41EL

Blackmoor Gate

MK37QG

Severn Way

MK36PH

Bushy Close

MK37NS

Sutherland Grove

MK37WD

Nottingham Grove

MK36NG

Torre Close

MK37QT

Denbigh Hall Industrial Estate

MK36JT

Spenlows Road

MK36LL

Cleeve Crescent

MK41BH

Hawkridge

MK42AL

Taunton Deane

MK37AJ

Shenley Road

MK37SJ

Ayr Way

MK41BG

Parkside

MK36JH

Highfield Close

MK37LD

Whaddon Way

MK37LZ

Forfar Drive

MK37AX

Kennet Drive

MK36LP

Westminster Drive

MK42AD

Sutton Court

MK41DR

Simonsbath

MK41AZ

Oakridge

MK37UP

Trafalgar Avenue

MK37QP

Otter Close

MK37HT

Middlesex Drive

MK36PA

Melrose Avenue

MK42AR

White Horse Drive

MK37PQ

Kincardine Drive

MK41EP

Perracombe

MK36QB

Greenlaw Place

MK37NT

Dumfries Close

MK37NB

Berwick Drive

MK36FN

Chertsey Close

MK36LN

Neath Crescent

MK37BD

Kennet Drive

MK41BU

Cheriton

MK37LU

Forfar Drive

MK37QL

Tay Road

MK37PR

Mersey Way

MK37PE

Highland Close

MK37PB

Sutherland Grove

MK42AT

Barkestone Close

MK36LG

Westminster Drive

MK36NP

Westminster Drive

MK37AS

Shenley Road

MK37BY

Nene Drive

MK37PP

Mersey Close

MK41AY

Favell Drive

MK41AD

Medeswell

MK37NH

Angus Drive

MK36NR

Furness Crescent

MK37NN

Selkirk Grove

MK42BB

Harby Close

MK41DA

Blackmoor Gate

MK37WA

Nottingham Grove

MK36NJ

Westminster Drive

MK37SU

Cromarty Court

MK36PT

Melrose Avenue

MK37QN

Clyde Place

MK36NE

Buckfast Avenue

MK41BN

Winsford Hill

MK42AB

Belvoir Avenue

MK37PA

Whaddon Way

MK37DB

Ouzel Close

MK42AJ

Eastbury Court

MK36JL

Whalley Drive

MK37TN

Dunbar Close

MK36NL

Westminster Drive

MK41AQ

Favell Drive

MK36LU

Glastonbury Close

MK37JJ

Lincolnshire Close

MK37WE

Cheshire Rise

MK42DB

Eddington Court

MK41EJ

Blackmoor Gate

MK41DW

Blackmoor Gate

MK37EU

Middlesex Drive

MK37NZ

Roxburgh Way

MK37TR

Ashburnham Close

MK41DD

Blackmoor Gate

MK37JY

Whaddon Way

MK37JR

Whaddon Way

MK37PG

Kincardine Drive

MK42AH

Cropwell Bishop

MK37AL

Shenley Road

MK37UA

Waterloo Court

MK36JP

Banburies Close

MK37NR

Whaddon Way

MK36LR

Westminster Drive

MK36JA

Whalley Drive

MK37LS

Forfar Drive

MK41AT

Favell Drive

MK37HR

Glamorgan Close

MK37UJ

Trafalgar Avenue

MK37NU

Sutherland Grove

MK37HD

Surrey Road

Data Sources

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