Stour Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK3), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25800767.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £367,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 11).
- 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 Bletchley, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Rickley Park (5.4 hectares) is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whaddon Healthcare, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £367,500 | £367,500 | £367,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2024 | 12A MK3 7AY | Detached | £367,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (15); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (3); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (1).
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 (42% of about 1,190 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)
- 18A St Georges Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5ES, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Berwick Drive, Berwick Drive, Bletchley, MK3 7NB, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 7AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK3 7AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 101 m and 103 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK3 7AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK3 7AY | 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 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derwent Drive Far Bletchley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Emerson Valley car park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kennet Drive | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 30 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whaddon Healthcare | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiths Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bletchley Whaddon Way Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,630 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rickley Park 5.4 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,430 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 15 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Bletchley Rectory Cottages and Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Water Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Old Fox Covert | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Church Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 550 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 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City Service Station MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| P I Smith MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Bletchley Youth Centre MK3 7BE | Other catering premises | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Noodle King MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Tandoori Hut MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily MK3 7DE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| House of Chicken MK3 7DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Village Plaice MK3 7DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Tropical Touch Ventures MK3 7DG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Kelly & Kids MK3 6FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Cambian Bletchley Park School MK3 7EB | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| St. Mary's Community Centre MK3 6AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| St Martins Bowls Club MK3 6HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Great Choice Convenience Store MK3 7QB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Romans Field School (RFS) MK3 7AW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scotney Gardens (23); On or near Nene Drive (19); On or near Derwent Drive (13); On or near Thames Close (10); On or near Kennet Drive (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
Derwent Drive · Trent Road · Kennet Drive · Warwick Road · Kennet Place · Kenilworth Drive · Nene Drive · Scotney Gardens · Thames Close · Ouzel Close · Isis Walk · 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.