Cheshire Rise is in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK3 7WE is located in the Bletchley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheshire Rise, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK3 7WF, MK3 7EQ, MK3 7HX, MK3 7WN, MK3 7WJ, MK3 7HJ, MK3 7WL, MK3 7JJ, MK3 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK3 7WE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.5% | 52.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 32.2% | 35.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 41.6% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 46.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 18.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 16.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 22.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.8% | 76.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 87.4% | 80.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 80% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheshire Rise was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Bletchley Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheshire Rise has the 30th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bletchley Park and the 334th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Cheshire Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-05-20 | £368,856 |
| 7 Cheshire Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-03-22 | £376,558 |
| 1 Cheshire Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £386,500 | 2020-08-28 | £461,576 |
| 33 Cheshire Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2020-02-13 | £270,673 |
| 15 Cheshire Rise, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-07-05 | £186,449 |
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,426 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 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsmead Junior School Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | - not rated | 129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivers Infant School Trent Road , Bletchley MK3 7BB | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickley Junior School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickley Park Primary School Rickley Lane , MK3 6EW | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 602 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,183 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge , Hertford Place MK3 7HE | - not rated | 170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 339 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Chicken | 200 Whaddon Way | 667 yd | |
| Frank Moran Centre | Melrose Avenue | 687 yd | |
| New Rajdouth | 8 White Horse Drive | 835 yd | |
| Fresh Bar | Sherwood Drive | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Public House | Whaddon Way | 630 yd | |
| St Martins Bowls Club | Shenley Road | 752 yd | |
| Denbigh Hall S & S Club | Denbigh Sports And Social Club, Melrose Avenue | 803 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Melrose Avenue | 803 yd | |
| The Clocktower | 2 White Horse Drive | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King | 218 Whaddon Way | 663 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 198 Whaddon Way | 667 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 220 Whaddon Way | 667 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | 5 Melrose Avenue | 748 yd | |
| Krispy Foods | 9 Melrose Avenue | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-3 Melrose Avenue | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School FORFAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Rickley Park Primary School RICKLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 608 yd |
| Derwent Drive Playing Fields DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Denbigh North Sports Ground (Closed) Melrose Avenue | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Rickley Park RICKLEY PARK RICKLEY PARK SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Abbeys Primary School MELROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Cold Harbour Church Of England School HIGHLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Tattenhoe Lane Sports Ground SEVERN WAY | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School TATTENHOE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,060 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.