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MK3 7BE

Derwent Drive

Bletchley West

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Detailed insights for MK3 7BE

Overview

Postcode MK3 7BE is located in an urban city, within the Bletchley West ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Far Bletchley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Far Bletchley is £56,546 per year. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Far Bletchley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Far Bletchley has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Far Bletchley is £56,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK3 7BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Far Bletchley near MK3 7BE 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK3 7BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTattenhoe Lane Sport GroundLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground
0.4 miRickley ParkMediumWalking directions to Rickley Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
3,050.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.57(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.21(-1%)
Other theft
5.7(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.44(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
74.49%
Other White
17
5.78%
African
12
4.08%
Bangladeshi
10
3.4%
Indian
10
3.4%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.2%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
39.17%
Owns outright
33
27.5%
Social rents from council
23
19.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 7BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 7BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202628, Nene Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
11 Apr 202513, Nene Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BYDetachedFreehold£363,000
21 Mar 202521, Nene Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BYDetachedFreehold£387,500
01 May 202537, Kennet Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BDFlatsLeasehold£219,000
31 Mar 202545, Kennet Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BDTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the MK3 7BE postcode area, located within Far Bletchley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK3 7BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCambian Bletchley Park SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRomans Field SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMilton Keynes Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK3 7BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 7BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNews, Food and Wine184 Severn Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7QBWalking directions to News, Food and Wine
0.2 miAfromart208 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DGWalking directions to Afromart
0.2 miMorrisons Daily210-216 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miYour Coop FoodTattenhoe Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DJWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.4 miOne Stop4 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2ASWalking directions to One Stop

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 7BE, 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)Far BletchleyE02003487
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 029CE01016832
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK3 7BE

Is MK3 7BE (Far Bletchley) safe?

The area around MK3 7BE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near MK3 7BE?

The median sale price around MK3 7BE in Far Bletchley is £325,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK3 7BE?

There are 15 schools close to MK3 7BE, including Cambian Bletchley Park School (Good), Romans Field School (Good) and Milton Keynes Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK3 7BE?

MK3 7BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK3 7BE (Far Bletchley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK3 7BE 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.