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.
MEADOW GARDENS, MK18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW GARDENS, MK18 1BJ.
293
39
£ 62,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
Lace Hill Academy
George Grenville Academy
Bourton Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Direct Pizza Company0.5 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar1.0 km
- The Peri Peri Chicken Company0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK181BJ · Data under Open Government Licence