MK18 1BH is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.9km from The Badgers in Buckingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK18 1BH has the character of a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00178452 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, MK18 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, MK18 1BH.
160
44
£ 62,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK18 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BH. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BH has low crime rates — 32 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
Lace Hill Academy
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
George Grenville Academy
Bourton Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Eurogarage Buckingham0.6 km
- Open Air Foods0.9 km
- Platinum Hampers0.1 km
- Time Bites Ltd0.9 km
- Ashridge Delicious0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.1 km
- Harris & Hoole0.3 km
- Beefeater0.2 km
- Munchie's0.2 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Direct Pizza Company0.3 km
- The Peri Peri Chicken Company0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.0 km
- Bicester North15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wipac Works0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Benthill Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BH · Data under Open Government Licence