Selbourne Avenue is in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK3 5BX is located in the Bletchley Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selbourne Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK3 5BW, MK3 5BN, MK3 5BT, MK3 5DQ, MK3 5BU, MK3 5BL, MK3 5BD, MK3 5BJ, MK3 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK3 5BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 MK3 5BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 28% | 30.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 55.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 42.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.8% | 16.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 22.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.2% | 80.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 91.9% | 84.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selbourne Avenue was 198.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.0% higher than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Selbourne Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 89th highest 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 118.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Selbourne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2024-09-27 | £374,402 |
| 18 Selbourne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-05 | £400,664 |
| 20 Selbourne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2021-08-17 | £351,572 |
| 9 Selbourne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-03-26 | £304,070 |
| 13 Selbourne Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-10-07 | £471,928 |
MK3 5BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School St Mary's Avenue , Bletchley MK3 5DT | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holne Chase Primary School Buckingham Road , MK3 5HP | - not rated | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickley Park Primary School Rickley Lane , MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Herbert Leon Academy Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked by Radka | Flat G, 6 Shenley Road | 325 yd | |
| House of Chicken | 200 Whaddon Way | 898 yd | |
| Pasha Turkish Restaurant | 16 Buckingham Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scots Sports and Social Club | Sportsground, Selbourne Avenue | 1 yd | |
| The Old Swan | 8 Shenley Road | 358 yd | |
| The Three Trees | 144 Buckingham Road | 393 yd | |
| Eight Belles Public House | The Eight Belles, 28 Buckingham Road | 705 yd | |
| St Martins Bowls Club | Shenley Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Chippy | 20 St Marys Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway | 27 St Marys Avenue | 323 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Whaddon Way | 745 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 198 Whaddon Way | 898 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 220 Whaddon Way | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Newton Road | 155 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 125 Buckingham Road | 242 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scot Sport & Social Club SELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Holne Chase Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Chestnuts Primary School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Rickley Park RICKLEY PARK RICKLEY PARK SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Rickley Park Primary School RICKLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.