MK18 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Ryeland, 0.7km from Maids Moreton in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK18 1BW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00178347 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYELAND, MK18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYELAND, MK18 1BW.
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34
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BW 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 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BW. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 328,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BW has low crime rates — 12 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
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Buckingham Primary School
George Grenville Academy
St James and St John CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.8 km
- S.K. Oviya Express0.7 km
- Sabits Off Licence1.0 km
- Back To Nature (Buckingham) Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Buckingham Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited1.0 km
- Buckingham Athletic Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Black Pepper Restaurant1.0 km
- Gazzeria1.0 km
- Red Chilli Gold Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
- Zen Relish1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China Cottage0.9 km
- Antep Kebab House0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton13.7 km
- Milton Keynes Central14.6 km
- Milton Keynes15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Road0.3 km
- Highlands Road0.3 km
- Highlands Road0.3 km
- Avenue Road0.4 km
- Scotts Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BW · Data under Open Government Licence