MK18 1DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Bone Hill in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00089064 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK18 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK18 1DD.
200
27
£ 51,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1DD 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 1DD 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. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1DD. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1DD has low crime rates — 38 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
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.8 km
- Buckingham Store0.4 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.6 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.5 km
- The Mitre0.3 km
- The Three Cups0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.4 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.6 km
- Buckingham Fort0.3 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.1 km
- Gazzeria0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Cottage0.6 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Antep Kebab House0.6 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's0.4 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 North15.1 km
- Bicester15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hunter Street0.1 km
- Hunter Street0.1 km
- Westfields0.2 km
- Westfields0.3 km
- Westfields Estate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181DD · Data under Open Government Licence