Rowlands Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK2), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25801107.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, C: 6, D: 10).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fenny Stratford, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, and Waterhall Park (27 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Red House Surgery, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 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
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (9); Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (5); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 2,030 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)
- 49-51 Aylesbury Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2BQ, permissioned (140 m)
- Simpson Road Bletchley, Land To The Rear of 20 To 22 Simpson Road Bletchley MK2 2DD, Unknown (440 m (0.3 miles))
- B&M Homestore Site, 103 Watling Street, Bletchley, MK1 1BN, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Lathams Buildbase Site, 23-25 Simpson Road (West), Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1BB, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Maybrook House, 224 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2SZ, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Lathems Buildbase Site B, 64-66 Simpson Road (East), Bletchley, MK1 1BA, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 143-145 Queensway, 143-145 Queensway, Bletchley, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 143-145 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2DY, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 August 2026 to 25 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK2 2NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| MK2 2NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 81 m and 83 m above sea level (82 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK2 2NH | 100% | 100% | 96% | 0% |
| MK2 2NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aylesbury Street Fenny Stratford | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Napier Street Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 20 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 27.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Red House Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oxford House Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Viking, Fenny Stratford Cashzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Waterhall Park 27 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,530 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north-east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north-east |
| 11 and 13, Watling Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m north-east |
| Roman town of Magiovinium and Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Shrunken medieval village at Caldecotte | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecotte Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Galleylane Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Downs Covert | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Weeks Covert | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Bow Brickhill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 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 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Premier Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Parker Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drayton Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Store MK2 2BQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Kerala Hub South Indian Restaurant MK2 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| MFG Greggs Viking MK2 2BA | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Aromas MK2 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Ganges Lounge MK2 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Dinajpur Indian Restaurant MK2 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Tikkaway MK2 2BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Bletchley Biryani Co MK2 2BQ | Mobile caterer | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Maltsters Arms Public House MK2 2BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2016 |
| Yummy Yummy MK2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Bull & Butcher MK2 2BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Desy MK Ltd - Noor Indian Takeaway MK2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Papa Lui Pizza Grill & Peri MK2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Pronto Pizza MK2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Fenny Fish Bar MK2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Margaret Court (25); On or near Aylesbury Street (24); On or near Browne Willis Close (20); On or near Petrol Station (19); On or near Parking Area (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 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
Aylesbury Street · Denmark Street · Eden Court · Vicarage Road · St Margaret Court · Kings Court · George Street · Mill Road · Victoria Road · Walnut Drive · George Street · Stuart Close
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.