Postcode MK18 1BZ is located in an urban city, within the Buckingham area of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Buckingham North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buckingham North is £65,863 per year. The median sale price in Buckingham is £370,000 (around £373 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £282,250 and £476,250. The nearest station is Wolverton, about 9.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Rumbolds Park.
Buckingham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,900 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Buckingham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Buckingham North is £65,863 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK18 1BZ.
Buckingham North near MK18 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wolverton located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Rumbolds Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Rumbolds Park |
| 0.5 mi | Verney Park | Medium | Walking directions to Verney Park |
| 0.1 mi | Chandos Park | Small | Walking directions to Chandos Park |
Based on 228 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Buckingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £514,500 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £355,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 61 | £285,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 17 | £177,500 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,500 | £210,000 | £298,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | £430,000 | £169,995 | £289,998 | £258,000 |
| 2018 | £415,000 | £193,995 | £289,995 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | £443,000 | £191,000 | £295,000 | £267,000 |
| 2020 | £455,000 | £159,995 | £316,500 | £263,750 |
| 2021 | £467,500 | £180,500 | £305,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £215,000 | £374,995 | £327,500 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £208,000 | £364,998 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £225,000 | £350,000 | £296,500 |
| 2025 | £505,000 | £185,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £225,000 | £354,000 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £298 | £288 | £294 |
| 2017 | £302 | £306 | £310 | £310 |
| 2018 | £325 | £351 | £312 | £333 |
| 2019 | £317 | £307 | £330 | £330 |
| 2020 | £343 | £289 | £325 | £343 |
| 2021 | £346 | £314 | £336 | £356 |
| 2022 | £369 | £342 | £378 | £366 |
| 2023 | £378 | £340 | £384 | £392 |
| 2024 | £388 | £348 | £372 | £370 |
| 2025 | £390 | £316 | £374 | £383 |
| 2026 | £369 | £286 | £388 | £361 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK18 1BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 3, Church Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BY | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 32, Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1DA | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 31, Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1DA | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Mill House, Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1GW | Flats | Leasehold | £182,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 14, Well Street, Buckingham, MK18 1ET | Other | Freehold | £597,000 |
In the MK18 1BZ postcode area, located within Buckingham North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | University of Buckingham | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Buckingham ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | George Grenville Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2018. | |
George Grenville Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Royal Latin School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
Royal Latin School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2022
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK18 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Buckingham Local | St Rumbolds Lane, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1BX | Walking directions to Buckingham Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Buckingham Stores | 28 West Street, Buckingham, MK18 1HE | Walking directions to Buckingham Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham, MK18 1JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Meadow Walk, High Street, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1RS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK18 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Osibogun
Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025
Anja Schaefer
Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025
Robin Stuchbury
Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025
Callum Anderson
Buckingham and Bletchley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK18 1BZ records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around MK18 1BZ in Buckingham is £370,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 228 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to MK18 1BZ, including University of Buckingham, George Grenville Academy (Good) and Royal Latin School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
MK18 1BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK18 1BZ is Callum Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Osibogun (Conservative and Unionist Party), Anja Schaefer (Liberal Democrats) and Robin Stuchbury (Labour Party).