Parkside is in Furzton, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK4 1BE is located in the Bletchley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkside, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK4 1BY, MK4 1BH, MK4 1BQ, MK4 1BX, MK4 1BG, MK4 1DT, MK4 1AH, MK4 1BL, MK4 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK4 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.2% | 34.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 47.8% | 41.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 44.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 17.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 14.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 15.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 27.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 73.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 73.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 74.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Bletchley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkside has the 17th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West and the 318th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Parkside, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-06-28 | £258,912 |
| 21 Parkside, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2014-08-15 | £238,688 |
| 19 Parkside, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-10-11 | £230,593 |
| 21 Parkside, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-10-31 | £245,841 |
| 19 Parkside, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2001-11-23 | £285,262 |
MK4 1BE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,004 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 | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsmead Junior School Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys First School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Primary School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 4,543 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 | 1,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,230 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 | 4,752 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 844 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 1,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central MK Cafe | Ronis Hand Car Wash | 632 yd | |
| Frank Moran Centre | Melrose Avenue | 890 yd | |
| Church Of The Servant King | 33 Dulverton Drive | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Public House | Whaddon Way | 852 yd | |
| Denbigh Hall S & S Club | Denbigh Sports And Social Club, Melrose Avenue | 1,014 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Melrose Avenue | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Friend Takeaway | 5 Blackmoor Gate | 139 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | 5 Melrose Avenue | 846 yd | |
| Krispy Foods | 9 Melrose Avenue | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-3 Melrose Avenue | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Harbour Church Of England School HIGHLAND CLOSE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Furzton Sports Ground DANESBROOK CLOSE | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School FORFAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Abbeys Primary School MELROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Denbigh North Sports Ground (Closed) Melrose Avenue | grass pitches | 1,014 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.