Porthcawl Green is in Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes and in Milton Keynes district. MK4 3AW is located in the Tattenhoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Milton Keynes South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porthcawl Green, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes, MK4 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK4 3AN, MK4 3AP, MK4 3AE, MK4 3AL, MK4 3AH, MK4 3AF, MK4 3AQ, MK4 3AG, MK4 3AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK4 3AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40% | 38.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 40.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 45.7% | 48.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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 | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 29.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.6% | 77.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 85.8% | 83.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 82.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.6% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthcawl Green was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% higher than the Bletchley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porthcawl Green has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West and the 282nd highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Porthcawl Green, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-22 | £289,519 |
| 5 Porthcawl Green, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-16 | £411,348 |
| 38 Porthcawl Green, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2022-06-06 | £422,593 |
| 11 Porthcawl Green, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-15 | £317,928 |
| 38 Porthcawl Green, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2018-04-13 | £373,932 |
MK4 3AW 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Beanhill Local Centre , Dodkin MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Brook Primary School Holborn Crescent , MK4 3GB | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnuts Primary School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 3,965 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 | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Shenley Road , Romans Field Site MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Bletchley Park School Whaddon Way , Bletchley MK3 7EB | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Spire School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 2,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Golf Centre | Tattenhoe Lane | 402 yd | |
| Windmill Hill Golf Club | Tattenhoe Lane | 402 yd | |
| Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion | Tattenhoe Pavilion, Holborn Crescent | 854 yd | |
| New Rajdouth | 8 White Horse Drive | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Rugby Club | Emerson Valley District Park And Pavilion, Bowland Drive | 867 yd | |
| The Clocktower | 2 White Horse Drive | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 22 Winfold Lane | 687 yd | |
| Emerson Valley Kebab House | 14 White Horse Drive | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 24 Winfold Lane | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Golf Centre WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE WINDMILL HILL GOLF COURSE TATTENHOE LANE | golf | 403 yd |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School TATTENHOE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Emerson Valley Sports Ground BOWLAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Tattenhoe Lane Sports Ground SEVERN WAY | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HOLBORN CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Derwent Drive Playing Fields DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.