Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

BOURTONVILLE, MK18 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURTONVILLE, MK18 1AY.

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Population

481

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: MK18 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK18 1AY combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£313k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 25.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK18 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Bourtonville, 0.4km from Stratford Fields in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK18, MK18 1AY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 25.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00089092 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1AY. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

7 sales · Mean £ 300,278

Terraced

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 304,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK18 1AY has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting8
Public order7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Buckingham School

Good1120 pupils0.2 km
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George Grenville Academy

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Latin School

Good1292 pupils0.4 km
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Bourton Meadow Academy

Outstanding637 pupils0.8 km
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Buckingham Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils1.1 km
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Lace Hill Academy

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Maids Moreton Church of England School

Good60 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.8 km
  • Buckingham Store0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Eurogarage Buckingham0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.6 km
  • The Mitre0.8 km
  • The Three Cups0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Bee's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Black Pepper Restaurant0.6 km
  • Buckingham Fort0.7 km
  • Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Cottage0.6 km
  • Smarts Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Antep Kebab House0.6 km
  • Buckingham Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverton14.5 km
  • Milton Keynes Central15.0 km
  • Bicester North15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourtonville0.0 km
  • Bourtonville0.0 km
  • Upper School0.1 km
  • Upper School0.1 km
  • Chandos Road0.2 km