Wilkinson Close Bletchley, Milton Keynes
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK3), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25804877.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bletchley, about 630 m (0.4 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 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2010 (5); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,220 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)
- Mercury House, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5JL, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land SW of Bletchley WMC, Duncombe Street, Bletchley, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Aldi Site, South Terrace, Bletchley, MK2 2UQ, Unknown (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Enigma Tavern Public House, Princes Way, Bletchley, MK2 2EN, Unknown (870 m (0.5 miles))
- 86-96 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 98-106 Queensway, Bletchley, permissioned (930 m (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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 6FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK3 5HL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 92 m and 94 m above sea level (93 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK3 5HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK3 6FA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bletchley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Fenny Stratford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottingham Grove Bletchley | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bletchley Station Car Park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 29 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiths Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensway Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bletchley Community Hospital | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,160 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rickley Park 5.4 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,860 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,710 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bletchley Rectory Cottages and Museum, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north. 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Rectory Cottages and Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Coldharbour Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Old Fox Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Furzton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Galleylane Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Water Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 7 |
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 800 m (0.5 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 | 910 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 |
| Bishop Parker Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Premier Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drayton Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Store MK3 5HL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Eight Belles (Alberta Rose Taphouse) MK3 5HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Caterlink@Holne Chase MK3 5HP | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pasha Turkish Restaurant MK3 5HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Wilton Hall MK3 6BN | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Freeman Community Cafe MK3 5HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| The Brasserie Bytes Cafe MK3 6DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Milton Keynes College MK3 6DR | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilton Avenue (11); On or near Downing Close (7); On or near Girton Way (5); On or near Church Green Road (2); On or near Burns Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Browning Crescent · Travis Grove · Burns Road · Girton Way · Kipling Road · Chaucer Road · Downing Close · Masefield Grove · Wilton Avenue · Rickley Lane · The Grove · Cottingham Grove
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.