Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK3 6HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	51.3%	3.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	52.3%	48.7%	-3.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 MK3 6HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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	27.2%	23.6%	-3.6%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	59.7%	4.9%	44.2%	15.5%
Separated	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8%	8.2%	0.2%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	8%	7.3%	-0.7%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.3%	48.9%	2.6%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	37.8%	34.9%	-2.9%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	13.4%	12.6%	-0.8%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	15.8%	-1.8%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	8.5%	-6.3%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	14.5%	-6.7%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	6%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	17.9%	5.5%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	35.9%	12.3%	33.8%	2.1%
Other	4%	1.3%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.1%	91.4%	-4.7%	81.4%	10.0%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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	94.7%	89.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	1.8%	4.7%	2.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	89.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	9%	8.3%	9.8%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.7%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Shenley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shenley Road was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Shenley Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 303rd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.0%.

🔎 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 6HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Shenley Road are based on 262 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 Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK3 6HB

Average Price
£440,293

Semi-Detached
£370,795

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£475,042

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shenley Road

Average Price
£440,486

Semi-Detached
£370,757

Terraced
£270,048

Detached
£818,464

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,121

Other
£380,132

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shenley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Shenley Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-12-15	£391,395
26 Shenley Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-09-09	£380,993
20 Shenley Road, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	1997-02-28	£586,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK3 6HB

Employment

MK3 6HB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK3 6HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	71
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	2,213 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP	3out of 4	3,204 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rickley Park Primary School Rickley Lane , MK3 6EW	3out of 4	443 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School St Mary's Avenue , Bletchley MK3 5DT	4out of 4	551 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holne Chase Primary School Buckingham Road , MK3 5HP	- not rated	648 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA	3out of 4	1,042 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	607 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Herbert Leon Academy Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ	2out of 4	2,684 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	3,058 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	3,837 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	4,110 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	4,084 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	384 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	4out of 4	611 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	860 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	889 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG	- not rated	992 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Baked by Radka	Flat G, 6 Shenley Road	269 yd
House of Chicken	200 Whaddon Way	339 yd
Fresh Bar	Sherwood Drive	881 yd
Pasha Turkish Restaurant	16 Buckingham Road	948 yd
BENUGO	The Mansion	967 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Martins Bowls Club	Shenley Road	236 yd
The Old Swan	8 Shenley Road	236 yd
The Three Trees	144 Buckingham Road	485 yd
Eight Belles Public House	The Eight Belles, 28 Buckingham Road	572 yd
Scots Sports and Social Club	Sportsground, Selbourne Avenue	592 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Plaice	198 Whaddon Way	339 yd
Tandoori Hut	220 Whaddon Way	339 yd
Noodle King	218 Whaddon Way	344 yd
St Marys Chippy	20 St Marys Avenue	593 yd
Shanghai House Chinese Takeaway	27 St Marys Avenue	593 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	125 Buckingham Road		360 yd
Co-op	Newton Road		441 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rickley Park RICKLEY PARK RICKLEY PARK SHENLEY ROAD	grass pitches	257 yd
Rickley Park Primary School RICKLEY LANE	artificial grass pitch	473 yd
Holne Chase Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	566 yd
Lord Grey School Rickley Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	583 yd
Derwent Drive Playing Fields DERWENT DRIVE	grass pitches	738 yd
Scot Sport & Social Club SELBOURNE AVENUE	grass pitches	902 yd
Chestnuts Primary School ST. GEORGES ROAD	grass pitches	960 yd
Tattenhoe Lane Sports Ground SEVERN WAY	grass pitches	967 yd
Courtside Sports & Fitness @ Milton Keynes College SHERWOOD DRIVE	health and fitness suite	1,021 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%

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