Bringewood Forge Blakelands, Milton Keynes
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK14), about 90 m long. USRN 25804751.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Milton Keynes costs £2,372 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newport Pagnell Med.ctr., about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2023 | 2 MK14 5FJ | Other | £925,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2020 | 4 MK14 5FJ | Other | £850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (21% of about 560 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK14 5FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK14 5FH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 63 m and 65 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK14 5FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK14 5FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knebworth Roundabout North Giffard Park | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Central Milton Keynes | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Fairford Crescent, MK15 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Newport Pagnell Med.ctr. | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingfisher Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buckinghamshire Priority Dental | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Blakelands Hospital | 200 m |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wordsworth Avenue Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Linford Brickworks, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Linford Brickworks | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Civil War defences in Bury Field | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Tickford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tongwell Lake | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Parson's Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Lakelane Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Burnt Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Chicheley Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are 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 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giffard Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| E-Act Ousedale School | Secondary | 11–19 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Green Park School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Portfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Linford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brooksward School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Willen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tickford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briary Barn Catering (ITAS Ltd) MK14 5BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Giffard Park Primary School (Hobbs School Catering) MK14 5PY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park MK14 5PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Giffard Park Primary School (Shirley Sports Ltd) MK14 5PY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Valen Trading MK14 5BU | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| United UK MK14 5BU | Other catering premises | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Mira | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Game Changer Kitchen MK14 5QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Game Changer Kitchen (Mobile) MK14 5QD | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Tesco Stores MK14 5QD | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2016 |
| Giffard Park Public House MK14 5QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Rice the Sushi Bar MK14 5QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hospital (65); On or near Tanners Drive (11); On or near Huntsman Grove (3); On or near Midbrook Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 18% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 Old China (takeaway/sandwich shop, MK14 5QD) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Midbrook Court · Tanners Drive · Brickhill Street · Smeaton Close · Huntsman Grove · Hodgemore Court · Broxbourne Close · Brickhill Street · Hargreaves Nook · Horton Gate · Smeaton Close · Knebworth Gate
All the streets in MK14 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.