Bell Close is in Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes and in Buckinghamshire district. MK17 0JX is located in the Great Brickhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bell Close, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, MK17 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK17 0JU, MK17 0JQ, MK17 0JG, MK17 0JY, MK17 0JR, MK17 0JH, MK17 0JJ, MK17 0JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK17 0JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of MK17 0JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 31.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 53.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 32.7% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 92.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 90% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Close was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Great Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Great Brickhill and the 710th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bell Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2025-03-14 | £426,928 |
| 2 Bell Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-09-26 | £439,252 |
| 4 Bell Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2019-09-02 | £382,044 |
| 7 Bell Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-07-27 | £381,073 |
| 1 Bell Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2018-03-16 | £320,314 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Bell Close, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, MK17 0JX has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Bell Close, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, MK17 0JX has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
MK17 0JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Parslow Village School Main Road , Drayton Parslow MK17 0JR | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mursley Church of England School Main Street , Mursley MK17 0RT | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Combined School Chapel Square , Stewkley LU7 0HA | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Longville Church of England Primary School School Drive , MK17 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School Winslow Road , Swanbourne MK17 0SW | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 5,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanbourne House School Swanbourne , MK17 0HZ | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | 10 Main Road, Drayton Parslow | 224 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.