Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

MEADOW GARDENS, MK18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW GARDENS, MK18 1BJ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK18 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK18 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£201k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £201k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

MK18 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Gardens, 0.7km from The Badgers in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.

For serious buyers, MK18 1BJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 39 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, down 2.6% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00089085 (shared with 4 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 1BJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

4 sales · Mean £ 227,875

Flat

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 179,500

Terraced

£ 208,000

13 sales · Mean £ 202,922

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

MK18 1BJ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order11
Shoplifting8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Royal Latin School

Good1292 pupils0.5 km
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Buckingham School

Good1120 pupils0.5 km
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Lace Hill Academy

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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George Grenville Academy

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Bourton Meadow Academy

Outstanding637 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Eurogarage Buckingham0.4 km
  • Open Air Foods0.8 km
  • Platinum Hampers0.5 km
  • Sharing Is Caring0.9 km
  • Time Bites Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.4 km
  • The Mitre0.9 km
  • Chandos Park Bowls Club0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.2 km
  • Buckingham Opportunities Centre1.0 km
  • Beefeater0.4 km
  • Munchie's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Direct Pizza Company0.5 km
  • Buckingham Fish Bar1.0 km
  • The Peri Peri Chicken Company0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton14.7 km
  • Milton Keynes Central15.1 km
  • Bicester North15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • London Road0.1 km
  • London Road0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km