About MK2 3QL
MK2 3QL scores 43/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, MK2 3QL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 628 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Lift Sir Herbert Leon, within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEDFORD STREET SURGERY, 1.0 mi away. The nearest hospital is BLETCHLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.0 mi away.
There are no train or Tube stations near MK2 3QL. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 19 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 44 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 47 dB Lden).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 38.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (1.5 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 6 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 13 supermarkets in the wider area, including Asda, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Iceland and others. The nearest is Asda Newton Leys Supermarket, about 10 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.9 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore MK2 3QL on NestScope.