MK18 1BX is a safe, established residential area on St Rumbolds Lane, 0.5km from Buckingham in Buckingham. Administratively it sits within Buckingham East ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK18 1BX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK18 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00089062 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST RUMBOLDS LANE, MK18 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST RUMBOLDS LANE, MK18 1BX.
209
40
£ 51,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK18 1BX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK18 1BX's 54% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK18 1BX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
5 sales · Mean £ 265,400
Semi-Detached
£ 403,750
2 sales · Mean £ 403,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK18 1BX has low crime rates — 47 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
Royal Latin School
Buckingham School
Buckingham Primary School
Bourton Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Buckingham Simply Food Connect0.7 km
- Buckingham Store0.3 km
- Costcutter0.0 km
- Jardines Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Buckingham Town Cricket Club0.5 km
- Buckingham West End Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
- The Mitre0.4 km
- The Three Cups0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bee's Kitchen0.3 km
- Black Pepper Restaurant0.5 km
- Buckingham Fort0.3 km
- Buckingham Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry0.0 km
- Gazzeria0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Cottage0.5 km
- Smarts Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Antep Kebab House0.5 km
- Buckingham Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilltop/Field View B & B0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Bicester North15.2 km
- Milton Keynes Central15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hunter Street0.2 km
- Hunter Street0.2 km
- Westfields0.3 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
- Chandos Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK181BX · Data under Open Government Licence