Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

LONDON ROAD, MK18 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, MK18 1AR.

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Population

481

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK18 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. MK18 1AR's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £310k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK18 1AR is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Stratford Fields in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK18, MK18 1AR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 5.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00089092 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1AR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,666

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK18 1AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Buckingham School

Good1120 pupils0.1 km
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George Grenville Academy

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Latin School

Good1292 pupils0.3 km
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Bourton Meadow Academy

Outstanding637 pupils0.8 km
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Lace Hill Academy

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Buckingham Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.9 km
  • Buckingham Store0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Eurogarage Buckingham0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.8 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Mitre0.7 km
  • The Three Cups0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Bee's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Black Pepper Restaurant0.7 km
  • Buckingham Fort0.7 km
  • Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • China Cottage0.7 km
  • Smarts Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • The Direct Pizza Company1.0 km
  • Antep Kebab House0.7 km
  • Buckingham Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton14.6 km
  • Milton Keynes Central15.0 km
  • Bicester North15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper School0.1 km
  • Upper School0.1 km
  • Bourtonville0.1 km
  • Bourtonville0.1 km
  • Chandos Road0.2 km