MK18 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Castle Street, 0.3km from Buckingham in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00089062 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, MK18 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, MK18 1BP.
209
40
£ 51,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK18 1BP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BP. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BP has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Maids Moreton Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.5 km
- Buckingham Store0.1 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.5 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.2 km
- The Mitre0.6 km
- The Three Cups0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.1 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.3 km
- Buckingham Fort0.1 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.2 km
- Gazzeria0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- China Cottage0.3 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Antep Kebab House0.3 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.1 km
- Buckingham Pizza & Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.6 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.3 km
- Bicester North15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Market Hill0.3 km
- Market Hill0.3 km
- Chandos Road0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BP · Data under Open Government Licence