Derbyshire Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
5 addresses across 1 postcode (MK3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25805269.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 B; 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 Bletchley, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Medical Centre, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2017 (4). 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 (37% of about 810 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)
- Berwick Drive, Berwick Drive, Bletchley, MK3 7NB, not permissioned (310 m)
- Sherwood Drive Car Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 87 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK3 7FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westminster Drive Bletchley | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Bletchley Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 29.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Medical Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,780 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,430 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Water Spinney | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Caldecotte Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Old Fox Covert | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Chapter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Public House/Dollys MK3 7JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Bletchley House (Gold Care Homes) MK3 7JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Whaddon Way Day Centre MK3 7JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2016 |
| Frank Moran Centre MK3 6PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School (EB's Catering) MK3 7NA | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Melrose Mini Market MK3 6PB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Krispy Foods MK3 6PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Smarts Fish & Chips MK3 6PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco MK3 6PB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2016 |
| Melrose News and Convenience store MK3 6PB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Peak Pharmacy MK3 6PB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Denbigh Hall S & S Club MK3 6PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Royal British Legion MK3 6PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Lord Grey Academy MK3 6EW | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| White Spire School MK3 6EW | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hampshire Court (29); On or near Somerset Close (17); On or near Derbyshire Close (13); On or near Forfar Drive (10); On or near Torre Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- MK3 7FB: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Middlesex Drive · Hampshire Court · Surrey Place · Somerset Close · Whitby Close · Surrey Road · Essex Close · Forfar Drive · Furness Crescent · Glamorgan Close · Torre Close · Angus Drive
All the streets in MK3 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.