MK18 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Meadway, 0.7km from The Badgers in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham West ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For serious buyers, MK18 1BN is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 2.5% 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00089085 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADWAY, MK18 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, MK18 1BN.
293
39
£ 62,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BN 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 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £263k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £263k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BN. The average age is 39.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
18 sales · Mean £ 253,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BN has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
11 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Eurogarage Buckingham0.4 km
- Open Air Foods0.8 km
- Platinum Hampers0.5 km
- Sharing Is Caring0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.7 km
- Slade Indoor Bowls Centre0.4 km
- The Mitre0.9 km
- Chandos Park Bowls Club0.7 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry1.0 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
- Harris & Hoole0.2 km
- Black Goo at the Garage1.0 km
- Buckingham Opportunities Centre0.9 km
- + 3 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 Bar1.0 km
- The Peri Peri Chicken Company0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.7 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.1 km
- Bicester North15.2 km
Bus Stops
- London Road0.1 km
- London Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BN · Data under Open Government Licence