MK18 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Street, 0.5km from Bone Hill in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK18 1DA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00089064 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, MK18 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, MK18 1DA.
200
27
£ 51,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1DA 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
MK18 1DA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 27 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1DA. The average age is 26.7. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,500
2 sales · Mean £ 335,500
Terraced
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 326,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1DA has low crime rates — 42 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
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
Buckingham Primary School
Bourton Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.8 km
- Buckingham Store0.3 km
- Costcutter0.0 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.6 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
- The Mitre0.4 km
- The Three Cups0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.4 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.5 km
- Buckingham Fort0.3 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.0 km
- Gazzeria0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Cottage0.6 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Antep Kebab House0.6 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilltop/Field View B & B0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.9 km
- Bicester North15.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hunter Street0.2 km
- Hunter Street0.2 km
- Westfields0.3 km
- Westfields0.4 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181DA · Data under Open Government Licence