MK18 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Portfield Close, 0.2km from Stratford Fields in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK18, MK18 1BD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00089080 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTFIELD CLOSE, MK18 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTFIELD CLOSE, MK18 1BD.
356
47
£ 62,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK18 1BD combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£335k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £335k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BD. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 352,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BD has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham School
Royal Latin School
Bourton Meadow Academy
Buckingham Primary School
Lace Hill Academy
Maids Moreton Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- Buckingham Store0.5 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.1 km
- The Kings Head0.5 km
- The Mitre0.9 km
- The Three Cups0.5 km
- Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.5 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.5 km
- Buckingham Fort0.6 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.6 km
- Gazzeria0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.5 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Antep Kebab House0.5 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.4 km
- Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.9 km
- Bicester North15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bourtonville0.2 km
- Bourtonville0.2 km
- Bourton Road0.2 km
- Bourton Road0.2 km
- Chandos Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BD · Data under Open Government Licence