Postcode MK18 1LW is located in an urban city, within the Buckingham ward 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 nearest station is Wolverton, about 9.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bridge Street Park.
Buckingham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% 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 52.1% 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 1LW.
Buckingham North near MK18 1LW 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 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bridge Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bridge Street Park |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £375 per square foot) in Buckingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 85 | £497,000 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £354,000 | £379 |
| Terraced | 64 | £300,000 | £376 |
| Flats | 16 | £178,748 | £316 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £445,000 | £211,000 | £296,000 | £273,000 |
| 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 | £500,000 | £188,500 | £350,000 | £302,000 |
| 2026 | £547,500 | £165,000 | £355,000 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £294 | £298 | £310 | £296 |
| 2017 | £303 | £306 | £310 | £310 |
| 2018 | £325 | £351 | £312 | £333 |
| 2019 | £317 | £294 | £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 | £386 | £317 | £376 | £386 |
| 2026 | £368 | £274 | £391 | £376 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK18 1LW.
In the MK18 1LW postcode area, located within Buckingham North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK18 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | Stratford Road, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NY | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.4 mi | Buckingham Local | St Rumbolds Lane, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1BX | Walking directions to Buckingham Local |
Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK18 1LW, 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 1LW 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around MK18 1LW in Buckingham North is £370,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 232 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to MK18 1LW, including University of Buckingham, George Grenville Academy (Good) and Buckingham Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK18 1LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,183 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 1LW 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.