MK18 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Chandos Close, 0.5km from Mount Pleasant in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For serious buyers, MK18 1AW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00089078 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANDOS CLOSE, MK18 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANDOS CLOSE, MK18 1AW.
433
44
£ 62,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK18 1AW's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1AW. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 363,333
Detached
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1AW has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
George Grenville Academy
Bourton Meadow Academy
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- Buckingham Store0.6 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.4 km
- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
- The Mitre0.4 km
- The Three Cups0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.6 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.7 km
- Buckingham Fort0.6 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.4 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.7 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Antep Kebab House0.7 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hilltop/Field View B & B0.8 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Bicester North15.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Latin School0.2 km
- Upper School0.2 km
- Upper School0.2 km
- Chandos Road0.2 km
- Chandos Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181AW · Data under Open Government Licence