Living in MK3, Milton Keynes
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK3 in Milton Keynes. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Milton Keynes: £325,104, down 0.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around MK3
96 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £345,000 and a range from £130,000 to £635,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 COLCHESTER COURT, MK3 6BG | terraced | £355,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 5 MILTON GROVE, MK3 5BJ | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 91 KENNET DRIVE, MK3 7AX | terraced | £440,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 8 BURNS ROAD, MK3 5AL | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 18 WORDSWORTH DRIVE, MK3 5HR | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 33 RICKLEY LANE, MK3 6BS | detached | £455,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
44 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Park School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
29 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Baytul Ilm Secondary School, Milton Keynes Preparatory School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near MK3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: The Open University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
192 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Milton Keynes's figures.
Common questions about MK3
What is the average house price in MK3?
The average sold price in Milton Keynes is £325,104 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in MK3?
Prices in Milton Keynes are down 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in MK3?
The median of 96 recorded sales around central MK3 in the last 2 years is £345,000, ranging from £130,000 to £635,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in MK3?
44 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK3, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK3?
192 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is MK3 at risk of flooding?
Central MK3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is MK3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £345,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 192 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK3 safe?
192 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? MK3 or MK2, MK3 or MK1, MK3 or MK4.
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