MK18 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Bernardines Way, 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 1BF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k, up 11.6% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00089092 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERNARDINES WAY, MK18 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNARDINES WAY, MK18 1BF.
481
41
£ 62,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
MK18 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £426k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 415,000
11 sales · Mean £ 369,999
Semi-Detached
£ 401,000
4 sales · Mean £ 394,250
Detached
£ 444,000
5 sales · Mean £ 436,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BF has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.8 km
- Buckingham Store0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.3 km
- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.8 km
- The Kings Head0.7 km
- The Mitre0.8 km
- The Three Cups0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.7 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.7 km
- Buckingham Fort0.8 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
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 Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.9 km
- Bicester North15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bourtonville0.1 km
- Bourtonville0.1 km
- Upper School0.2 km
- Upper School0.2 km
- Bourton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BF · Data under Open Government Licence