Postcode insights

MK3 5BN

Shelley Drive

Bletchley Park

Property search →

Interactive map showing MK3 5BN and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for MK3 5BN

Overview

Postcode MK3 5BN is located in an urban city, within the Bletchley Park area of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Bletchley West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bletchley West is £56,282 per year. The median sale price in Bletchley Park is £330,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,500 and £390,625. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rickley Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bletchley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,381 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bletchley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bletchley West is £56,282 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK3 5BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bletchley West near MK3 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bletchley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK3 5BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bletchley

N/A

Walking directions to Bletchley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK3 5BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRickley ParkMediumWalking directions to Rickley Park
0.3 miChurch Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Church Green Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
5,992.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
38.73(+385%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.08(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.51(+16%)
Vehicle crime
6.36(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.62(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
76.33%
Other White
30
8.88%
African
16
4.73%
Irish
13
3.85%
Other Asian
4
1.18%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.68%
No qualifications
59
20.21%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
46.2%
Owns with a mortgage
41
25.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
24.05%
Shared ownership
2
1.27%
Social rents from council
2
1.27%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Bletchley Park

Median price: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 168
Typical range (middle 50%): £256K – £391K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Bletchley Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bletchley Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£450,000£396
Semi-Detached76£332,500£377
Terraced30£290,000£352
Flats25£170,000£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bletchley Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£165,000£252,000£215,000
2017£400,000£194,950£270,000£230,000
2018£360,000£170,000£275,000£223,500
2019£405,000£162,500£277,000£225,000
2020£382,000£154,950£275,000£230,000
2021£380,000£175,250£290,000£237,000
2022£436,000£187,500£335,000£285,500
2023£446,500£197,500£321,000£280,250
2024£490,000£160,000£327,000£274,000
2025£435,000£150,000£327,500£275,000
2026£445,000£174,000£335,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bletchley Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£260£295£273
2017£307£276£296£280
2018£322£271£298£261
2019£312£271£303£271
2020£311£261£283£261
2021£319£266£324£295
2022£379£269£388£337
2023£371£350£339£326
2024£364£249£352£328
2025£374£245£372£338
2026£401£290£395£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bletchley Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 5BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 5BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202633, Shelley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
25 Jul 202561, Shelley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
09 May 20255, Shelley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
17 Jul 202612, Shelley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
10 Jul 202614, Shelley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BWDetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the MK3 5BN postcode area, located within Bletchley West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK3 5BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryHolne Chase Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryChestnuts Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK3 5BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 5BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodNewton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miTesco Express125 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier Store110-112 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HLWalking directions to Premier Store
0.3 miBest-one28 St. Marys Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5DTWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miYour Coop FoodTattenhoe Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DJWalking directions to Your Coop Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district.

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,845
Band C£2,109
Band D£2,372
Band E£2,899
Band F£3,427
Band G£3,954
Band H£4,744

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK3 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayesha Khanom

Bletchley Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Callum Anderson

Buckingham and Bletchley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMilton KeynesE06000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyBuckingham and BletchleyE14001141
WardBletchley ParkE05009407
ParishWest BletchleyE04012194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bletchley WestE02003489
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 031BE01016713
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK3 5BN

Is MK3 5BN (Bletchley West) safe?

The area around MK3 5BN records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near MK3 5BN?

The median sale price around MK3 5BN in Bletchley Park is £330,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK3 5BN?

There are 11 schools close to MK3 5BN, including St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School (Good), Holne Chase Primary School (Good) and Chestnuts Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to MK3 5BN?

The closest station to MK3 5BN is Bletchley, about 1,271 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK3 5BN?

MK3 5BN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,381 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK3 5BN (Bletchley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK3 5BN is Callum Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Khanom (Labour Party).