MK18 1BU 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 1BU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00089077 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, MK18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, MK18 1BU.
326
43
£ 51,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BU 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 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BU. The average age is 43.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 286,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BU has low crime rates — 48 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 Club0.6 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 Kitchen0.3 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's0.4 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 Bar0.2 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
- Westfields0.3 km
- Hunter Street0.3 km
- Market Hill0.4 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BU · Data under Open Government Licence