Whiteley Crescent, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK3 5DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.7%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.1%	48.3%	0.2%	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	39.4%	39%	-0.4%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	39.4%	41.5%	2.1%	44.2%	-2.7%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	4.2%	2.8%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.3%	10.5%	1.2%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	7.3%	5.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	40.4%	41%	0.6%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	40.1%	39%	-1.1%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	13.2%	14.4%	1.2%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	4.9%	3.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	23.1%	-6.3%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.9%	17.1%	-6.8%	9.6%	7.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14.3%	-0.2%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.2%	2.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.6%	4.2%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	20.6%	9.9%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	6.2%	3.1%	-3.1%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	1.1%	1.6%
Indian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2.5%	6.1%	3.6%	2.5%	3.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%
White	89.6%	78.5%	-11.1%	81.4%	-2.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	91.2%	83.9%	-7.3%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	2.5%	5.1%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.0%
Africa	3.3%	6.8%	3.5%	2.7%	4.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	83.9%	-7.0%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	0.5%	12.2%	11.7%	9.8%	2.4%
5-10 Years	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0.5%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.2%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	18.4%	13.5%	4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.4%	37.2%	11.2%
Christian	39.3%	46.2%	-6.9%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	5.9%	6.5%	-0.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Whiteley Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whiteley Crescent was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whiteley Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 214th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK3 5DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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 Whiteley Crescent are based on 67 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 Whiteley Crescent, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK3 5DQ

Average Price
£337,268

Semi-Detached
£332,705

Terraced
£433,080

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whiteley Crescent

Average Price
£339,045

Semi-Detached
£337,652

Terraced
£441,698

Detached
£332,283

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whiteley CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Whiteley Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2024-11-13	£424,194
23 Whiteley Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-05-14	£382,834
73 Whiteley Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-03-03	£383,128
73 Whiteley Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-11-27	£394,599
61 Whiteley Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2018-05-04	£298,313

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK3 5DQ

Employment

MK3 5DQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Other	16
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Education	13
Construction	12
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	2,540 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP	3out of 4	3,945 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	208 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN	3out of 4	591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holne Chase Primary School Buckingham Road , MK3 5HP	- not rated	751 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rickley Park Primary School Rickley Lane , MK3 6EW	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA	3out of 4	1,772 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	3out of 4	1,352 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Herbert Leon Academy Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ	2out of 4	2,450 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	3,358 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	4,577 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	4,855 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,827 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB	- not rated	1,131 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG	- not rated	1,260 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	4out of 4	1,358 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	1,560 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Baked by Radka	Flat G, 6 Shenley Road		490 yd
House of Chicken	200 Whaddon Way		1,028 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Scots Sports and Social Club	Sportsground, Selbourne Avenue	203 yd
The Three Trees	144 Buckingham Road	419 yd
The Old Swan	8 Shenley Road	520 yd
Eight Belles Public House	The Eight Belles, 28 Buckingham Road	906 yd
St Martins Bowls Club	Shenley Road	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Marys Chippy	20 St Marys Avenue	293 yd
Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway	27 St Marys Avenue	293 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	Whaddon Way	685 yd
The Village Plaice	198 Whaddon Way	1,028 yd
Tandoori Hut	220 Whaddon Way	1,028 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Newton Road		324 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	125 Buckingham Road		429 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Scot Sport & Social Club SELBOURNE AVENUE	grass pitches	401 yd
Chestnuts Primary School ST. GEORGES ROAD	grass pitches	641 yd
Holne Chase Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	691 yd
Shanks (Closed) Bletchley Road	grass pitches	982 yd
Rickley Park RICKLEY PARK RICKLEY PARK SHENLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,004 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.77 Mbit/s

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