Area360 logo

Postcode insights

MK3 6LQ

Westminster Drive

Bletchley West

Interactive map showing MK3 6LQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for MK3 6LQ

Overview

Postcode MK3 6LQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rickley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bletchley North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bletchley North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK3 6LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bletchley North West near MK3 6LQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK3 6LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bletchley

N/A

Walking directions to Bletchley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK3 6LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRickley ParkMediumWalking directions to Rickley Park
0.4 miFlowers ParkSmallWalking directions to Flowers Park
0.5 miWest Bletchley Sensory GardensSmallWalking directions to West Bletchley Sensory Gardens

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
3,402.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.55(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.14(-26%)
Public order
8.63(+42%)
Other theft
8.13(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
62.8%
African
25
7.62%
Other White
24
7.32%
Indian
12
3.66%
Other Asian
11
3.35%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
27.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.25%
Other
27
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
32.81%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.88%
Owns outright
20
15.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.84%
Other social rented
15
11.72%
Total households: 128

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 20258, Westminster Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6LGTerracedFreehold£303,000
10 Jun 202542, Westminster Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
28 Feb 2025295, Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, MK3 7LWOtherFreehold£200,000
09 Jul 202554, Middlesex Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000
11 Apr 202572, Middlesex Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the MK3 6LQ 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 6LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLord Grey AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWhite Spire SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryRickley Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK3 6LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 6LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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
0.4 miMorrisons Daily210-216 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAfromart208 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DGWalking directions to Afromart

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 6LQ, 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 027BE01016738
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK3 6LQ

Is MK3 6LQ (Bletchley North West) safe?

The area around MK3 6LQ records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6LQ?

The median sale price around MK3 6LQ 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 6LQ?

There are 11 schools close to MK3 6LQ, including Lord Grey Academy (Good), White Spire School (Outstanding) and Rickley Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK3 6LQ?

The closest station to MK3 6LQ is Bletchley, about 1,094 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK3 6LQ?

MK3 6LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,416 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK3 6LQ 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.