MK18 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Street, 0.4km from Buckingham in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK18 1BT offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00089062 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, MK18 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, MK18 1BT.
209
40
£ 51,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK18 1BT is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BT. The average age is 39.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 273,500
6 sales · Mean £ 268,658
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BT has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham School
Royal Latin School
Buckingham Primary School
Bourton Meadow Academy
Maids Moreton Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Buckingham Store0.2 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.5 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.3 km
- The Mitre0.5 km
- The Three Cups0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.2 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.4 km
- Buckingham Fort0.2 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.1 km
- Gazzeria0.4 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Cottage0.4 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Antep Kebab House0.4 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.1 km
- Domino's0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilltop/Field View B & B1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Bicester North15.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hunter Street0.3 km
- Hunter Street0.3 km
- Westfields0.3 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
- Market Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BT · Data under Open Government Licence