Portmarnock Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK3 7TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	50.3%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.1%	49.7%	-1.4%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of MK3 7TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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	22.9%	21.3%	-1.6%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.5%	60.9%	-3.6%	44.2%	16.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.3%	5.8%	0.5%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	4.2%	9.3%	5.1%	6.1%	3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.2%	39.9%	-10.3%	48.4%	-8.5%
Good health	36.4%	46.9%	10.5%	33.6%	13.3%
Fair health	10.5%	8.7%	-1.8%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	2%	3.5%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	11.5%	12.1%	0.6%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	11.7%	-3.2%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	13.7%	-7.7%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	10.2%	3.3%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	17.2%	3.1%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	29.7%	3.4%	33.8%	-4.1%
Other	5%	5.5%	0.5%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Black African	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.5%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.1%	91.3%	-3.8%	81.4%	9.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.1%	90.9%	-5.2%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	0%	2.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.6%	3.8%	1.2%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	90.6%	-4.2%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0%	8.3%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Portmarnock Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portmarnock Close was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Portmarnock Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 97th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK3 7TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (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 Portmarnock Close are based on 11 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 Portmarnock Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK3 7TH

Average Price
£404,416

Semi-Detached
£453,420

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£392,165

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Portmarnock Close

Average Price
£443,057

Semi-Detached
£497,159

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,034

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Portmarnock CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Portmarnock Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2021-08-17	£432,561
3 Portmarnock Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-01-10	£258,623
1 Portmarnock Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2015-02-18	£394,344
9 Portmarnock Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2014-04-01	£419,184
5 Portmarnock Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2010-09-24	£450,747

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK3 7TH

Employment

MK3 7TH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK3 7TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	3,412 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	3,563 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH	3out of 4	748 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivers Infant School Trent Road , Bletchley MK3 7BB	- not rated	909 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR	- not rated	1,013 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN	- not rated	1,184 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN	- not rated	1,184 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS	- not rated	2,069 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA	- not rated	3,232 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ	- not rated	3,736 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD	- not rated	4,177 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,469 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	- not rated	1,525 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	- not rated	1,822 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	3,587 yd	Academy converter	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	3,887 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG	- not rated	298 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravenstone House School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG	- not rated	298 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP	- not rated	853 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP	- not rated	853 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	919 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	Distance
Windmill Hill Golf Centre	Tattenhoe Lane	191 yd
Windmill Hill Golf Club	Tattenhoe Lane	191 yd
New Rajdouth	8 White Horse Drive	487 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Clocktower	2 White Horse Drive		487 yd
Milton Keynes Rugby Club	Emerson Valley District Park And Pavilion, Bowland Drive		896 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Emerson Valley Kebab House	14 White Horse Drive	487 yd
New Hong Kong	22 Winfold Lane	786 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	Whaddon Way	1,003 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	24 Winfold Lane		786 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Windmill Hill Golf Centre WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE TATTENHOE LANE	golf	191 yd
Milton Keynes Preparatory School TATTENHOE LANE	artificial grass pitch	296 yd
Tattenhoe Lane Sports Ground SEVERN WAY	grass pitches	430 yd
Derwent Drive Playing Fields DERWENT DRIVE	grass pitches	679 yd
Emerson Valley Sports Ground BOWLAND DRIVE	grass pitches	901 yd
Emerson Valley Combined School HODDER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,010 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	44.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.74 Mbit/s

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