MK18 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Buckingham in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK18 1DG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00089076 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK18 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK18 1DG.
354
38
£ 51,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK18 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1DG. The average age is 37.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1DG has low crime rates — 39 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
Lace Hill Academy
Maids Moreton Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Buckingham Store0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.4 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.7 km
- The Kings Head0.3 km
- The Mitre0.5 km
- The Three Cups0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.3 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.4 km
- Buckingham Fort0.3 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.2 km
- Gazzeria0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.5 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Antep Kebab House0.5 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.1 km
- Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilltop/Field View B & B1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.7 km
- Bicester North15.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chandos Road0.2 km
- Chandos Road0.3 km
- Hunter Street0.3 km
- Hunter Street0.3 km
- Royal Latin School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181DG · Data under Open Government Licence