MK18 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Poplars Road, 0.4km from Stratford Fields in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For serious buyers, MK18 1BQ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k, up 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00089092 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLARS ROAD, MK18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLARS ROAD, MK18 1BQ.
481
41
£ 62,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
MK18 1BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £419k, 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 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 429,599
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BQ has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham School
Royal Latin School
Bourton Meadow Academy
Buckingham Primary School
Lace Hill Academy
Maids Moreton Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Buckingham Store0.5 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.1 km
- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre1.0 km
- The Kings Head0.5 km
- The Mitre0.7 km
- The Three Cups0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.5 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.5 km
- Buckingham Fort0.6 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.5 km
- Gazzeria0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.6 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Antep Kebab House0.6 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.4 km
- Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.5 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.1 km
- Bicester North15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chandos Road0.1 km
- Bourtonville0.1 km
- Bourtonville0.1 km
- Chandos Road0.1 km
- Upper School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BQ · Data under Open Government Licence