MK18 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Meadway, 0.8km from Mount Pleasant in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK18, MK18 1BL offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00178452 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADWAY, MK18 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, MK18 1BL.
160
44
£ 62,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK18 1BL combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£246k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BL. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,750
8 sales · Mean £ 236,625
Semi-Detached
£ 237,641
4 sales · Mean £ 238,820
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
George Grenville Academy
Lace Hill Academy
Bourton Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham0.4 km
- Open Air Foods0.9 km
- Platinum Hampers0.5 km
- Sharing Is Caring0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.7 km
- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.4 km
- The Mitre0.9 km
- Chandos Park Bowls Club0.6 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.2 km
- Black Goo at the Garage1.0 km
- Buckingham Opportunities Centre0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Direct Pizza Company0.5 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Peri Peri Chicken Company0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.1 km
- Bicester North15.1 km
Bus Stops
- London Road0.1 km
- London Road0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BL · Data under Open Government Licence