Barons Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25800670.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Milton Keynes costs £2,372 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bletchley, about 270 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bedford Street Surgery, about 210 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 252 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £209,000 | £198,000 | £220,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £190,000 | £150,000 | £230,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £132,500 | £130,000 | £135,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £142,000 | £131,000 | £153,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £109,995 | £109,995 | £109,995 |
| 2001 | 2 | £55,500 | £55,000 | £56,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2025 | 2 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 5 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 1 MK2 2UP | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 6 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2015 | 10 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2015 | 10 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 5 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 4 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2012 | 1 MK2 2UP | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2010 | 3 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2007 | 7 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2006 | 2 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 10 MK2 2UP | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 8 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 5 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £109,995 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 2 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 7 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 1 MK2 2UP | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 5 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £54,995 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 9 MK2 2UP | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1997 | 4 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £52,995 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | 4 MK2 2UP | Terraced | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (7); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 2012 (8); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Milton Keynes in 2026-27: Band D £2,372 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,581 | £1,845 | £2,109 | £2,372 | £2,899 | £3,427 | £3,954 | £4,744 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (49% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate direction, Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Aldi Site, South Terrace, Bletchley, MK2 2UQ, Unknown (70 m)
- Former Enigma Tavern Public House, Princes Way, Bletchley, MK2 2EN, Unknown (80 m)
- 86-96 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, permissioned (240 m)
- 98-106 Queensway, Bletchley, permissioned (250 m)
- 143-145 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2DY, permissioned (340 m)
- 143-145 Queensway, 143-145 Queensway, Bletchley, permissioned (340 m)
- Land SW of Bletchley WMC, Duncombe Street, Bletchley, not permissioned (350 m)
- Maybrook House, 224 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SZ, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK2 2UP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| MK2 2AB | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 75 m and 78 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK2 2AB | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| MK2 2UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 270 m |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Findlay Way Bletchley | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 120 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bletchley Station Car Park | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bedford Street Surgery | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensway Dental Practice | 230 m |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harvest Energy - Saxon South, Bletchley Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 810 m (0.5 miles) west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bletchley Rectory Cottages and Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Roman town of Magiovinium and Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Caldecotte Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Galleylane Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Old Fox Covert | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bow Brickhill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 19 |
2 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Milton Keynes: see them on the Milton Keynes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Premier Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Parker Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drayton Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King MK2 2EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Lidl MK2 2EN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2016 |
| Chicken Village MK2 2UG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Annie's Jerk That Makes You Twerk MK2 2UW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| JN Oriental MK2 2AF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Smithybrowns MK2 2AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Premier Store MK2 2AF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Kebab Me MK2 2AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza MK2 2QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Iceland Foods MK2 2QG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Layaly Lounge MK2 2FY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Southern Choice MK2 2FY | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Home Bargains MK2 2DR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Cafe Chaiwalaa MK2 2DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Pretzi Bakery MK2 2DR | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 26 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (50); On or near Bletchley Bus Station (29); On or near Nightclub (24); On or near Albert Street (24); On or near Locke Road (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Sdeen Kababish (takeaway/sandwich shop, MK2 2SQ) now 2 Improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Earls Close · Beacon Place · South Terrace · Regent Street · Princes Way · St Martin's Street · Oxford Street · Dukes Drive · Cawkwell Way · Saxon Street · Mikern Close · Albert Street
All the streets in MK2 and across Milton Keynes.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.