Postcode MK2 3LJ (Milton Keynes)

Map showing MK2 3LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK2 3LJ is located in Milton Keynes It was introduced in February 2013 and is an active postcode. MK2 3LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK2 3LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of MK2 3LJ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to MK2 3LJ is Giffard Road which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bala Way and is 50 m away. The closest railway station is Bletchley Rail Station, 1.27 km away.

The closest primary school to MK2 3LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Bishop Parker Catholic School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is KWS Milton Keynes.

The local pub for residents of MK2 3LJ is Stoke Hammond Sports Club and is 2.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on September 15, 2005. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispy Crackling Pigs T/A Rowley's and is 2.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 24, 2021.

Policing for MK2 3LJ is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Milton Keynes is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK2 3LJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK2 3LJ, and the approximate distance away.

Giffard Road 60 m
Tummell Way 67 m
Barton Road 92 m
Bala Way 119 m
Hunter Drive 226 m
Thirlmere Avenue 271 m
Doon Way 278 m
Cornelia Close 290 m
Harkness Close 296 m
Magenta Close 338 m
Tiffany Close 364 m
Windermere Drive 477 m
Drayton Road 593 m
Standing Way 3.53 km
A421 5.65 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK2 3LJ

Introduction February 2013
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK2 3LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
KWS Milton Keynes 136 m
Bishop Parker Catholic School Good
(May 9, 2018)
158 m
Drayton Park School Outstanding
(June 16, 2017)
306 m
The Premier Academy Outstanding
(October 17, 2018)
513 m
Sir Herbert Leon Academy Requires improvement
(September 13, 2018)
531 m
Water Hall Primary School 782 m
Newton Leys Primary School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.13 km
Knowles Primary School Requires improvement
(October 16, 2019)
1.29 km
Holne Chase Primary School 1.45 km
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 24, 2009)
2.04 km
White Spire School Outstanding
(January 23, 2019)
2.13 km
Rickley Park Primary School Good
(December 2, 2016)
2.13 km
Lord Grey Academy 2.13 km
Cambian Bletchley Park School Inadequate
(December 6, 2018)
2.25 km
Chestnuts Primary School Good
(February 7, 2019)
2.48 km
Abbeys Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
2.7 km
Barleyhurst Park Primary Good
(December 18, 2018)
2.72 km
Romans Field School Good
(May 10, 2018)
2.77 km
Milton Keynes Preparatory School 2.93 km
Baytul Ilm Secondary School 3.06 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK2 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Richard Taylor / Richard Large Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
March 22, 2017
1.63 km
The Lindens Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 8, 2020
1.63 km
Bryerly Springs Farm Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
October 6, 2017
1.92 km
Highfield House Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
1.92 km
Dobbies Garden World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 6, 2019
1.93 km
Stoke Hammond Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
September 15, 2005
2.11 km
J Hunter Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 10, 2016
2.2 km
McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
2.23 km
Shell Milton Keynes South Retailers - other 4
Good
October 22, 2019
2.23 km
Deli Delivered Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 15, 2013
2.33 km
Hightown Praetorian & Churches Housing Association Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 8, 2011
2.59 km
P J Pollard & Son Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
2.77 km
The Best Butchers Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 6, 2020
2.81 km
Crispy Crackling Pigs T/A Rowley's Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
2.81 km
Chui Yuen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
2.89 km
Greenway Grocery & P O Retailers - other 4
Good
September 2, 2010
2.89 km
The Calzone Kitchen Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
3.19 km
The Crooked Billet Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
3.21 km
Yew Tree Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 3, 2011
3.29 km
Stoke Hammond Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
August 9, 2011
3.31 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK2 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Bala Way Bus Stop/Station 50 m
Grasmere Way Bus Stop/Station 346 m
Fern Grove Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Sir Herbert Leon School Bus Stop/Station 457 m
Rydal Way Bus Stop/Station 503 m
Bletchley Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 1.79 km
Fenny Stratford Rail Station Rail 1.92 km
London Luton Airport Air 26.96 km
London Oxford Airport Air 43.43 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK2 3LJ - Data from Dec 2021

New Covert Woodland Or Forest 748 m
Galleylane Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Old Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Philip's Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Fishpond Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Caldecotte Lake Inland Water 2.92 km
Park Spinnies Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
The Moors Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km
Downs Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km
Brookfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Great Firs Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km
Lodgehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Coldharbour Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
Hanginglane Firs Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Back Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.98486300
Longitude -0.72927600
OS Easting 487363
OS Northing 0232585
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17465
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Milton Keynes South
Electoral Ward Bletchley East
Local Authority District Milton Keynes
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East Midlands
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000042
Travel To Work Area Milton Keynes

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Milton Keynes
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South Central
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Milton Keynes BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bletchley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33040616
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Milton Keynes 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Milton Keynes 030D
Output Area / Small Area 8A1