Chepstow Drive is in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK3 5NL is located in the Bletchley Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chepstow Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK3 5EU, MK3 5NP, MK3 5ND, MK3 5EX, MK3 5EY, MK3 5ED, MK3 5ET, MK3 5NJ, MK3 5LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK3 5NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 36.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 45.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 11.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 23.6% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.5% | 88.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chepstow Drive was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chepstow Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 281st lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chepstow Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-02-23 | £375,737 |
| 6 Chepstow Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-08-01 | £381,711 |
| 6 Chepstow Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-04-27 | £402,519 |
| 10 Chepstow Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2002-12-20 | £350,534 |
| 10 Chepstow Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2002-08-22 | £337,694 |
MK3 5NL 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School St Mary's Avenue , Bletchley MK3 5DT | - not rated | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles First School Warwick Road , Bletchley MK3 6BA | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holne Chase Primary School Buckingham Road , MK3 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone House School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Trees | 144 Buckingham Road | 904 yd | |
| Scots Sports and Social Club | Sportsground, Selbourne Avenue | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | Whaddon Way | 681 yd | |
| St Marys Chippy | 20 St Marys Avenue | 820 yd | |
| Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway | 27 St Marys Avenue | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnuts Primary School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Shanks (Closed) Bletchley Road | grass pitches | 769 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 | 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% |
| 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.