MK18 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Bourton Road, 0.3km from Stratford Fields in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For serious buyers, MK18 1BE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00089080 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURTON ROAD, MK18 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURTON ROAD, MK18 1BE.
356
47
£ 62,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BE 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK18 1BE's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £680k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 680,000
5 sales · Mean £ 627,000
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
4 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BE has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buckingham School
George Grenville Academy
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 Ltd0.7 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Buckingham Store0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Kings Head0.7 km
- The Mitre0.9 km
- The Three Cups0.6 km
- Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.7 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.6 km
- Buckingham Fort0.8 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.6 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Antep Kebab House0.6 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.6 km
- Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.8 km
- Bicester North15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bourton Road0.1 km
- Bourton Road0.1 km
- Bourtonville0.2 km
- Bourtonville0.2 km
- Upper School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BE · Data under Open Government Licence