Ouzel Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25800756.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 10).
- Flood: 6 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 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 Bletchley, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rickley Park, is about 240 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: Its addresses are 96 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whaddon Healthcare, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (9); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1983-1990 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
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 (46% of about 500 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 (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK3 7DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK3 7BB | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 96 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK3 7BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK3 7DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trent Road Bletchley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Emerson Valley car park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kennet Drive | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whaddon Healthcare | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiths Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bletchley Whaddon Way Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rickley Park 5.4 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,430 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 920 m (0.6 miles) 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Water Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Old Fox Covert | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Church Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west |
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 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 420 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 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 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 |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Bletchley Park School MK3 7EB | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| New City Service Station MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Noodle King MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Tandoori Hut MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily MK3 7DE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| House of Chicken MK3 7DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Village Plaice MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| P I Smith MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Tropical Touch Ventures MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Kelly & Kids MK3 6FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Bletchley Youth Centre MK3 7BE | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Romans Field School (RFS) MK3 7AW | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| St Martins Bowls Club MK3 6HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Lord Grey Academy MK3 6EW | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| White Spire School MK3 6EW | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lincolnshire Close (24); On or near Shenley Road (12); On or near Kennet Drive (9); On or near Petrol Station (9); On or near Dorset Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Devon Close · Humber Way · Trent Road · Dorset Close · Lincolnshire Close · Kennet Place · Shenley Road · Wye Close · Stour Close · Isis Walk · Cumbria Close · Eden Walk
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.