MK18 1BS 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK18 1BS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k, up 7.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00089076 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, MK18 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, MK18 1BS.
354
38
£ 51,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in MK18 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BS. The average age is 37.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 590,000
4 sales · Mean £ 608,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BS has low crime rates — 43 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
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 Connect0.6 km
- Buckingham Store0.1 km
- Costcutter0.2 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's0.4 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
- Wolverton14.7 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.3 km
- Bicester North15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Market Hill0.3 km
- Market Hill0.3 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BS · Data under Open Government Licence