Whaddon Way is in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK3 7NR is located in the Bletchley West 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 Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK3 7LB, MK3 7NZ, MK3 7NT, MK3 6PQ, MK3 6PJ, MK3 7NL, MK3 6PL, MK3 7NY, MK3 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK3 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 47.8% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.6% | 12.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.1% | 14.8% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 20.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 28.4% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 74.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 89.8% | 78.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 78.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whaddon Way was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whaddon Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 107th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2023-08-30 | £390,582 |
| 417 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £360,417 | 2023-07-28 | £381,640 |
| 443 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-04-26 | £336,558 |
| 427 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2022-08-26 | £337,626 |
| 445 Whaddon Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-05-16 | £299,975 |
MK3 7NR 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Harbour Church of England School Highland Close , Bletchley MK3 7PD | 2out of 4 | 155 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Primary School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickley Park Primary School Rickley Lane , MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Chapter Primary School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,012 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 | 1,085 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Moran Centre | Melrose Avenue | 288 yd | |
| Bon Viveur | Challenge House, Sherwood Drive | 1,009 yd | |
| Munchies (Go Catering) | Selco Builders Merchants, Denbigh Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Central MK Cafe | Ronis Hand Car Wash | 1,082 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 12 Stadium Way West | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Public House | Whaddon Way | 285 yd | |
| Denbigh Hall S & S Club | Denbigh Sports And Social Club, Melrose Avenue | 377 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Melrose Avenue | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Fish & Chips | 5 Melrose Avenue | 215 yd | |
| Krispy Foods | 9 Melrose Avenue | 215 yd | |
| The Good Friend Takeaway | 5 Blackmoor Gate | 546 yd | |
| Odeon Milton Keynes | 13 Stadium Way West | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-3 Melrose Avenue | 215 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Stadium Way West | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Harbour Church Of England School HIGHLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Abbeys Primary School MELROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Denbigh North Sports Ground (Closed) Melrose Avenue | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School FORFAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 715 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.