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MK3 6PS

Melrose Avenue

Bletchley West

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Detailed insights for MK3 6PS

Overview

Postcode MK3 6PS is located in an urban city, within the Bletchley West area 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 median sale price in Bletchley West is £325,050 (around £362 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £385,000. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Bletchley North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,309 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% 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

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from MK3 6PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bletchley North West near MK3 6PS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK3 6PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bletchley

N/A

Walking directions to Bletchley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
5,272.4 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
172
63.94%
Other White
19
7.06%
Indian
18
6.69%
African
15
5.58%
Other
11
4.09%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
51.69%
Owns with a mortgage
35
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.32%
Social rents from council
8
6.78%
Shared ownership
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Bletchley West

Median price: £325,050
Price per sq ft: £362
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £385K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £325,050 (about £362 per square foot) in Bletchley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £750,000.

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
Detached34£442,000£369
Semi-Detached41£330,000£361
Terraced41£288,000£366
Flats4£161,000£295

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£316,500£133,500£240,000£210,000
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£410,000£175,000£320,000£286,500
2026£467,500£209,750£330,000£280,000
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£289£203£282£256
2017£313£230£302£290
2018£322£161£290£297
2019£322£161£303£296
2020£324£271£298£288
2021£342£148£302£319
2022£374£252£365£347
2023£405£258£367£370
2024£388£137£356£374
2025£380£287£357£369
2026£377£295£366£361
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 6PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20252, Banburies Close, Milton Keynes, MK3 6JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
07 Jul 2026226, Whalley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PNDetachedFreehold£390,000
30 Mar 2026210, Whalley Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£279,000
10 Jul 202689, Dorchester Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PQTerracedFreehold£285,000
29 Oct 20257, Dorchester Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PQTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the MK3 6PS 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 6PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryAbbeys Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCold Harbour Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarleyhurst Park PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK3 6PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 6PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest One15,17 Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PBWalking directions to Best One
0.1 miTesco Express1-3 Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miBest-one3 Blackmoor Gate, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1DSWalking directions to Best-one

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 6PS, 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 6PS

Is MK3 6PS (Bletchley North West) safe?

The area around MK3 6PS 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 6PS?

The median sale price around MK3 6PS in Bletchley West is £325,050 (about £362 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK3 6PS?

There are 11 schools close to MK3 6PS, 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 6PS?

The closest station to MK3 6PS is Bletchley, about 1,444 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK3 6PS?

MK3 6PS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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