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MK3 7BQ

Derwent Drive

Bletchley West

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Detailed insights for MK3 7BQ

Overview

Postcode MK3 7BQ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Far Bletchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Far Bletchley has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.1%

Approximately 42.1% 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 7BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Far Bletchley near MK3 7BQ 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK3 7BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bletchley

N/A

Walking directions to Bletchley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK3 7BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTattenhoe Lane Sport GroundLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground
0.3 miRickley ParkMediumWalking directions to Rickley Park
0.5 miChurch Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Church Green Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
4,620.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.36(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(+13%)
Other theft
4.85(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
67.25%
Other White
35
12.2%
African
16
5.57%
Bangladeshi
9
3.14%
Caribbean
9
3.14%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
30.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.3%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
42.15%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.58%
Owns outright
19
15.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.92%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 7BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK3 7BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202513, Cherwell House, Derwent Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BJFlatsLeasehold£181,500
30 May 202542, Kennet Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7ATTerracedFreehold£300,000
01 May 202537, Kennet Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BDFlatsLeasehold£219,000
31 Mar 202545, Kennet Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 7BDTerracedFreehold£220,000
25 Apr 2025174, Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DQTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRomans Field SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMilton Keynes Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK3 7BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK3 7BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAfromart208 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DGWalking directions to Afromart
0.1 miMorrisons Daily210-216 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miNews, Food and Wine184 Severn Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7QBWalking directions to News, Food and Wine
0.3 miYour Coop FoodTattenhoe Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7DJWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.4 miTesco Express125 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HZWalking 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 7BQ, 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 029EE01016834
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK3 7BQ

Is MK3 7BQ (Far Bletchley) safe?

The area around MK3 7BQ records about 61 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near MK3 7BQ?

The median sale price around MK3 7BQ 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 7BQ?

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

What is the nearest station to MK3 7BQ?

The closest station to MK3 7BQ is Bletchley, about 1,549 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK3 7BQ?

MK3 7BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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