Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK4 2BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.1%	49.8%	-1.3%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.9%	50.2%	1.3%	49.0%	1.2%

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 MK4 2BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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	22.3%	20.4%	-1.9%	37.9%	-17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	51.1%	54.3%	3.2%	44.2%	10.1%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	13.1%	15.2%	2.1%	9.1%	6.1%
Widowed	12.7%	8.7%	-4.0%	6.1%	2.6%

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	36.1%	42.8%	6.7%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	40.1%	31.9%	-8.2%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	15%	17.4%	2.4%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	7.3%	6.2%	-1.1%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	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.

In the area around MK4 2BE this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.6%	28.6%	2.0%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	13%	-2.7%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	10.4%	-1.8%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	4.3%	2.1%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	13.9%	-0.5%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	21%	25.5%	4.5%	33.8%	-8.3%
Other	7.9%	4.3%	-3.6%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0.7%	6.5%	5.8%	3.1%	3.4%
Pakistani	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.7%	4.7%	4.0%	2.5%	2.2%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	85.8%	81.2%	-4.6%	81.4%	-0.2%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.6% 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	84.3%	76.6%	-7.7%	83.2%	-6.6%
European Union	8%	10.8%	2.8%	6.1%	4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.5%	7.6%	2.1%	5.6%	2.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.5%	77.2%	-5.3%	83.2%	-6.0%
10+ Years	2.2%	13.4%	11.2%	9.8%	3.6%
5-10 Years	5.8%	3.3%	-2.5%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.6%	2.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	3.6%	-3.3%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other EU countries	3.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	4.3%	1.7%	2.6%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Forches Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forches Close was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Bletchley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forches Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West and the 294th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in MK4 2BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Forches Close are based on 20 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 Forches Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK4 2BE

Average Price
£376,791

Semi-Detached
£403,916

Terraced
£385,046

Detached
£361,754

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forches Close

Average Price
£373,455

Semi-Detached
£391,345

Terraced
£360,542

Detached
£381,272

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forches CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Forches Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£405,000	2025-06-13	£410,203
12 Forches Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-03-19	£437,428
8 Forches Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2014-11-28	£435,186
7 Forches Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	2011-02-18	£137,859
12 Forches Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£154,000	2008-09-26	£295,599

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK4 2BE

Employment

MK4 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 MK4 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,160 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB	3out of 4	3,505 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR	3out of 4	457 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH	4out of 4	622 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ	3out of 4	632 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barleyhurst Park Primary Forfar Drive , Bletchley MK3 7NA	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF	4out of 4	1,501 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	1,540 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT	3out of 4	1,540 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX	3out of 4	3,043 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN	3out of 4	3,048 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA	3out of 4	3,363 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	3,310 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 Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW	3out of 4	830 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG	- not rated	833 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW	3out of 4	858 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB	- not rated	1,353 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW	4out of 4	1,524 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Rajdouth	8 White Horse Drive	203 yd
Church Of The Servant King	33 Dulverton Drive	711 yd
Windmill Hill Golf Centre	Tattenhoe Lane	770 yd
Windmill Hill Golf Club	Tattenhoe Lane	770 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Clocktower	2 White Horse Drive		203 yd
Milton Keynes Rugby Club	Emerson Valley District Park And Pavilion, Bowland Drive		747 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Emerson Valley Kebab House	14 White Horse Drive	203 yd
New Hong Kong	22 Winfold Lane	773 yd
North Furzton Fish Bar	51 Dulverton Drive	783 yd
Hong Kong Take Away	57 Dulverton Drive	783 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	24 Winfold Lane		773 yd
Tesco	41 Dulverton Drive		783 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Emerson Valley Combined School HODDER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	571 yd
Milton Keynes Preparatory School TATTENHOE LANE	artificial grass pitch	739 yd
Windmill Hill Golf Centre WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE TATTENHOE LANE	golf	770 yd
Tattenhoe Lane Sports Ground SEVERN WAY	grass pitches	776 yd
Derwent Drive Playing Fields DERWENT DRIVE	grass pitches	874 yd
Emerson Valley Sports Ground BOWLAND DRIVE	grass pitches	877 yd
Barleyhurst Park Primary School FORFAR DRIVE	grass pitches	960 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	78.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	57.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	57.1%

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	66.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	127.31 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	127.31 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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