Harkness Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK2 3NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.2%	50.3%	-5.9%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	43.8%	49.7%	5.9%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.6%	37.8%	6.2%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	46%	43.1%	-2.9%	44.2%	-1.1%
Separated	7%	4.1%	-2.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	10.7%	10.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	4.7%	4.5%	-0.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.1%	48.5%	6.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	34.5%	33.6%	-0.9%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	15.2%	12.9%	-2.3%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	6.2%	5%	-1.2%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.2%	27%	-4.2%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	12.7%	-7.8%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	18.9%	1.7%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.3%	2.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	14.8%	3.6%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	9.3%	18%	8.7%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	7.9%	3.3%	-4.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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	9%	16.6%	7.6%	1.1%	15.5%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	4.1%	7.3%	3.2%	2.5%	4.8%
Black Caribbean	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	0.5%	2.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
White	77.2%	65.6%	-11.6%	81.4%	-15.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	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	86.2%	76.3%	-9.9%	83.2%	-6.9%
European Union	2.4%	7%	4.6%	6.1%	0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	2.8%	6.4%	3.6%	2.7%	3.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.6%	7%	0.4%	5.6%	1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	76.1%	-9.8%	83.2%	-7.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	16.3%	15.6%	9.8%	6.5%
5-10 Years	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	3.8%	2%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	2%	-5.2%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.8%	76.7%	-6.9%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	36.3%	46.2%	-9.9%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	17%	6.5%	10.5%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Harkness Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harkness Close was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Bletchley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harkness Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bletchley East and the 271st lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK2 3NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Harkness Close are based on 60 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 Harkness Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK2 3NB

Average Price
£289,928

Semi-Detached
£291,291

Terraced
£254,940

Detached
£402,159

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harkness Close

Average Price
£299,560

Semi-Detached
£298,135

Terraced
£263,384

Detached
£449,831

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harkness CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Harkness Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-04-28	£301,731
6 Harkness Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-01-17	£309,467
22 Harkness Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2024-08-23	£550,536
19 Harkness Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-07-22	£273,053
15 Harkness Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-07-15	£241,547

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK2 3NB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	14
Other	11
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	12
Construction	11
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Education	5
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP	3out of 4	3,904 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	116 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Premier Academy Saffron Street , Bletchley MK2 3AH	4out of 4	264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Drayton Park School Bala Way , Bletchley MK2 3HJ	4out of 4	452 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF	- not rated	1,055 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowles Primary School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	1out of 4	1,112 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	743 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	3out of 4	2,364 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton High Fyfield Barrow , Walnut Tree MK7 7WH	3out of 4	5,044 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	5,208 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	5,360 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	5,398 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	481 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	4out of 4	2,381 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB	- not rated	2,496 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	3,029 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	3,037 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
Smithybrowns	9 Cornelia Close	238 yd
The Enigma Cafe	Mk Two Business Centre, 1-9 Barton Road	303 yd
Ridiculous Waffles Ltd	90 Tiffany Close	353 yd
The Golden Curry Tandoori Restaurant	4 Duncombe Street	1,043 yd
Rose of India	6 Duncombe Street	1,043 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rub BBQ	Unit W69, Mk Two Business Centre, 1-9 Barton Road	300 yd
Persian Grill Kitchen	29 Barton Road	303 yd
Daddy Burger (T/A Zam Zam Pizza)	22 Barton Road	557 yd
Chicken & Pizza Palace	112 Serpentine Court	649 yd
Tasty Jamaica	7 Kinloch Place	781 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	198 Water Eaton Road		426 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Parker Catholic School HUNTER DRIVE	grass pitches	229 yd
The Premier Academy SAFFRON STREET		266 yd
Drayton Park School BALA WAY	grass pitches	420 yd
Leon Leisure Centre FERN GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	734 yd
Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove	grass pitches	892 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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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