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MK4 2AF

Bottesford Close

Bletchley West

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Detailed insights for MK4 2AF

Overview

Postcode MK4 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Bletchley West ward of Milton Keynes in the South East region, and forms part of the Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £74,870 per year. The nearest station is Bletchley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tattenhoe Valley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £74,870 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from MK4 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley near MK4 2AF 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK4 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTattenhoe Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Valley Park
0.4 miTattenhoe Lane Sport GroundLargeWalking directions to Tattenhoe Lane Sport Ground

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,702.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.43(-51%)
Shoplifting
11.73(+47%)
Public order
5.56(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.09(-75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
69.68%
Other White
26
9.39%
Indian
18
6.5%
African
13
4.69%
Pakistani
10
3.61%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
25.54%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
31.45%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.23%
Owns outright
22
17.74%
Shared ownership
15
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK4 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20261, Bottesford Close, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
28 Nov 202528, Bottesford Close, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£102,000
22 May 202522, Bottesford Close, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AFDetachedFreehold£390,000
14 Feb 202529, Bottesford Close, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,000
07 Mar 202534, Sutton Court, Milton Keynes, MK4 2ADDetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the MK4 2AF postcode area, located within Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK4 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMilton Keynes Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryEmerson Valley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHowe Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK4 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK4 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodStanding Way, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2DZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miOne Stop4 White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2ASWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNews, Food and Wine184 Severn Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7QBWalking directions to News, Food and Wine
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food24 Winfold Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 3DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 MK4 2AF, 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
ParishShenley Brook EndE04012189
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tattenhoe & Emerson ValleyE02003486
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Milton Keynes 028CE01016750
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about MK4 2AF

Is MK4 2AF (Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley) safe?

The area around MK4 2AF records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 MK4 2AF?

The median sale price around MK4 2AF in Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley is £325,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK4 2AF?

There are 14 schools close to MK4 2AF, including Milton Keynes Preparatory School, Emerson Valley School (Good) and Howe Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK4 2AF?

MK4 2AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK4 2AF (Tattenhoe & Emerson Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK4 2AF 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).

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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.