Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK2 3HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	49.1%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49%	50.9%	1.9%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 MK2 3HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	21.3%	32.7%	11.4%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	52.7%	-8.8%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.8%	4.9%	-1.9%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	8.6%	7.3%	-1.3%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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 (85.2%) 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	37.1%	41.8%	4.7%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	44.1%	43.4%	-0.7%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	12.9%	12%	-0.9%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	4.5%	2.2%	-2.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	18.2%	-7.1%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.8%	12.8%	-8.0%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	16.5%	2.0%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.7%	4.2%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	19.4%	8.1%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	21.5%	1.6%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.4%	7%	4.6%	1.1%	5.9%
Chinese	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0%	6%	6.0%	2.5%	3.5%
Black Caribbean	4.2%	1.6%	-2.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0%	3.8%	3.8%	0.5%	3.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	83.6%	71.2%	-12.4%	81.4%	-10.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.3% 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	88.5%	76.3%	-12.2%	83.2%	-6.9%
European Union	3.5%	10.1%	6.6%	6.1%	4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.3%	5.7%	5.4%	2.7%	3.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.9%	5.1%	-0.8%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.5%	76.3%	-12.2%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	0%	14.9%	14.9%	9.8%	5.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	4.1%	3.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Less than 2 years	10.5%	3.2%	-7.3%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.4%	76.7%	-3.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Italy	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	45.9%	46.2%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	5.1%	6.5%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Barton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Road was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Bletchley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barton Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bletchley East and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in MK2 3HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barton Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK2 3HU

Average Price
£416,810

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£416,810

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barton Road

Average Price
£810,143

Semi-Detached
£399,272

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,486,719

Flats/Maisonettes
£279,444

Other
£918,816

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-04-14	£504,615
48 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2013-03-22	£335,836
48 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£95,000	1999-04-23	£501,869

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK2 3HU

Employment

MK2 3HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	16
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	1,189 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP	3out of 4	3,857 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Parker Catholic School Hunter Drive , Bletchley MK2 3BT	3out of 4	222 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Premier Academy Saffron Street , Bletchley MK2 3AH	4out of 4	530 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Drayton Park School Bala Way , Bletchley MK2 3HJ	4out of 4	535 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF	- not rated	1,062 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowles Primary School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	1out of 4	1,189 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Herbert Leon Academy Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ	2out of 4	805 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	5,069 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	5,087 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH	3out of 4	5,237 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP	- not rated	5,287 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
KWS Milton Keynes R2D, 1-9 Barton Road , MK2 3HU	- not rated	261 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	4out of 4	2,134 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB	- not rated	2,223 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	2,766 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW	3out of 4	2,769 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Enigma Cafe	Mk Two Business Centre, 1-9 Barton Road	31 yd
Smithybrowns	9 Cornelia Close	201 yd
Ridiculous Waffles Ltd	90 Tiffany Close	375 yd
The Golden Curry Tandoori Restaurant	4 Duncombe Street	856 yd
Rose of India	6 Duncombe Street	856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Club 124 LTD	First Floor, 140 Queensway		1,049 yd
The Postal Club	Rear of 140 Queensway, 140 Queensway		1,050 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Persian Grill Kitchen	29 Barton Road	31 yd
The Rub BBQ	Unit W69, Mk Two Business Centre, 1-9 Barton Road	33 yd
Daddy Burger (T/A Zam Zam Pizza)	22 Barton Road	240 yd
Chicken & Pizza Palace	112 Serpentine Court	704 yd
Greek Souvlaki	2c Brooklands Road	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	198 Water Eaton Road		591 yd
Farmfoods Freezer Centre	17 The Concourse, Brunel Centre, Locke Road		1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Parker Catholic School HUNTER DRIVE	grass pitches	105 yd
The Premier Academy SAFFRON STREET		452 yd
Drayton Park School BALA WAY	grass pitches	464 yd
Leon Leisure Centre FERN GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	726 yd
Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove	grass pitches	973 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.