Town Pop. 40,774

Living in Bletchley: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bletchley is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK1 postcode district.

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Bletchley scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

123.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,060 crimes

↑ 52% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 592 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 465 crimes

↑ 46% above national average

Other theft 377 crimes

↑ 48% above national average

Public order 369 crimes

↑ 38% above national average

other 1,160 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 276 crimes
2 Parking Area 208 crimes
3 Supermarket 187 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³

Green Space 59

Parks Ample 98

Sports Pitches Ample 27

Allotments Ample 4

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 36

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 26 in area · 32 within 4km

1Outstanding20Good1Requires Improvement4Ungraded

White Spire SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Abbeys Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Barleyhurst Park PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bishop Parker Catholic SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Chestnuts Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Cold Harbour Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Drayton Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Emerson Valley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Holne Chase Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Howe Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital1 mi

Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.5 mi

Stoke Mandeville Hospital12 mi

Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%

5 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity2,669 patients per GP

6dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%

available across Milton Keynes

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 950 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.7%Unemployed3.8%Retired21.3%Student4.1%Other inactive12.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary32.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%

Home ownership59.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27

A £1,581

B £1,845

C £2,108

D £2,372

E £2,899

F £3,426

G £3,953

H £4,744

Energy Eastern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Bletchley 0.1 mi

Fenny Stratford 1 mi

Bow Brickhill 1.9 mi

J14 M1 4.6 mi

J14 M1 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 21

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 45

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 31

Retail Shopping Ample 161

Takeaways Ample 41

Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£330,000	260
Detached	£447,000	62
Semi-detached	£345,000	96
Terraced	£287,000	61
Flat / Maisonette	£190,000	41

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bletchley a nice place to live?

Bletchley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bletchley is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bletchley?

Bletchley has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 5,023 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bletchley?

Among the top-rated schools in Bletchley are White Spire School, Abbeys Primary School and Barleyhurst Park Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 26 rated schools in Bletchley in total.

What are house prices like in Bletchley?

The current median house price in Bletchley is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £447,000, semi-detached £345,000, terraced £287,000, flat £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 260 sales recorded in the past 12 months.