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MK3 6JL

Whalley Drive

Bletchley West

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Detailed insights for MK3 6JL

Overview

Postcode MK3 6JL is located in an urban city, within the Bletchley West ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Bletchley North West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bletchley North West is £50,143 per year. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Flowers Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Bletchley North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bletchley North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bletchley North West is £50,143 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 274 ft away from MK3 6JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bletchley North West near MK3 6JL 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 6JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bletchley

N/A

Walking directions to Bletchley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK3 6JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFlowers ParkSmallWalking directions to Flowers Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
5,585.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.92(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-54%)
Vehicle crime
3.5(-6%)
Drugs
2.1(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
64.52%
African
36
11.61%
Other White
15
4.84%
Caribbean
13
4.19%
Bangladeshi
12
3.87%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.73%
No qualifications
55
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.39%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
46.72%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.48%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Bletchley West

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £390K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Bletchley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £880,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£440,000£377
Semi-Detached44£330,000£354
Terraced36£287,500£364
Flats3£165,000£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bletchley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318,250£122,000£240,000£219,998
2017£305,000£148,500£245,500£225,000
2018£340,000£104,000£248,000£235,000
2019£347,498£98,000£247,500£236,000
2020£353,000£140,000£268,000£229,995
2021£380,000£92,500£266,000£248,250
2022£380,000£130,000£318,000£281,250
2023£392,000£175,000£315,000£285,000
2024£432,500£70,000£310,000£280,000
2025£412,500£175,000£320,000£286,500
2026£470,000£262,500£330,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bletchley West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bletchley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£190£281£267
2017£313£230£302£290
2018£322£161£290£297
2019£322£161£303£296
2020£324£271£298£288
2021£342£148£302£321
2022£374£252£365£347
2023£405£258£367£370
2024£388£137£356£374
2025£380£287£357£369
2026£391£287£350£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bletchley West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025193, Whalley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
27 Mar 202555, The Linx, Milton Keynes, MK3 6JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
05 Dec 2025184, Whalley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6JJDetachedFreehold£361,000
14 Mar 202514, Glastonbury Close, Milton Keynes, MK3 6LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,500
16 May 2025138, Westminster Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6LWDetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the MK3 6JL postcode area, located within Bletchley North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK3 6JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAbbeys Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCold Harbour Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBarleyhurst Park PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK3 6JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 6JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest One15,17 Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PBWalking directions to Best One
0.3 miTesco Express1-3 Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Milton Keynes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 6JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hannah Frances O'Neill

Bletchley West - 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 WestE05009408
ParishWest BletchleyE04012194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bletchley North WestE02003485
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 027DE01016740
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK3 6JL

Is MK3 6JL (Bletchley North West) safe?

The area around MK3 6JL records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near MK3 6JL?

The median sale price around MK3 6JL in Bletchley North West is £325,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK3 6JL?

There are 12 schools close to MK3 6JL, including Abbeys Primary School (Good), Cold Harbour Church of England School (Good) and Barleyhurst Park Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK3 6JL?

The closest station to MK3 6JL is Bletchley, about 1,284 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK3 6JL?

MK3 6JL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK3 6JL (Bletchley North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK3 6JL is Callum Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hannah Frances O'Neill (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.