Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

BOURTON ROAD, MK18 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURTON ROAD, MK18 1BG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK18 1BG 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK18 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £313k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 59.5% year-on-year.

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

MK18 1BG 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK18, MK18 1BG offers 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 59.5% 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00089080 (shared with 5 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 1BG. 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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 305,000

12 sales · Mean £ 297,958

Detached

£ 387,500

4 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

MK18 1BG has low crime rates — 40 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 offences49
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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George Grenville Academy

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Buckingham School

Good1120 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Latin School

Good1292 pupils0.5 km
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Bourton Meadow Academy

Outstanding637 pupils0.8 km
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Buckingham Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils1.0 km
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Lace Hill Academy

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Maids Moreton Church of England School

Good60 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.6 km
  • Buckingham Store0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Eurogarage Buckingham1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.0 km
  • The Kings Head0.5 km
  • The Mitre0.8 km
  • The Three Cups0.4 km
  • Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 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
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton14.4 km
  • Milton Keynes Central14.9 km
  • Bicester North15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourtonville0.1 km
  • Bourtonville0.1 km
  • Chandos Road0.2 km
  • Chandos Road0.2 km
  • Bourton Road0.2 km