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MK18 1SL

Hillcrest Rise

Buckingham

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Overview

Postcode MK18 1SL is located in an urban city, within the Buckingham ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley is £73,674 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 9.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley is £73,674 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK18 1SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley near MK18 1SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
163
Population density
255.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.51(-67%)
Public order
8.17(+35%)
Shoplifting
7.01(-12%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
77.5%
Other White
19
11.88%
Other Asian
8
5%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.88%
Arab
3
1.88%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
39.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
20
14.81%
No qualifications
19
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
29
43.94%
Owns with a mortgage
25
37.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
15.15%
Other social rented
1
1.52%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

Property prices in Buckingham

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£375
Sales (last 12 months)232
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £475K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached85£497,000£378
Semi-Detached67£354,000£379
Terraced64£300,000£376
Flats16£178,748£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK18 1SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK18 1SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025Unit 1, Homeground, Buckingham, MK18 1UHOtherFreehold£155,000
03 Oct 202532, Ballmoor, Buckingham, MK18 1RQOtherFreehold£582,000
29 Aug 20256, Silk Close, Buckingham, MK18 7RFDetachedFreehold£460,000
20 Jan 20265, Constance Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RHDetachedFreehold£475,000
29 Aug 20253, Mayflower Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RNTerracedFreehold£348,000

Schools

In the MK18 1SL postcode area, located within Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK18 1SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLace Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryRoyal Latin SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryBuckingham SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK18 1SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK18 1SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoLondon Road, Buckingham, MK18 1ABWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miLidlNeedlepin Way, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7RBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miJamie Oliver Deli by ShellGawcott Road, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SHWalking directions to Jamie Oliver Deli by Shell
0.3 miSparGawcott Road, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1RYWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiOsier Way, Buckingham, MK18 1TBWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,601
Band B£1,868
Band C£2,135
Band D£2,402
Band E£2,935
Band F£3,469
Band G£4,003
Band H£4,803

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK18 1SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ade Osibogun

Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Anja Schaefer

Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Robin Stuchbury

Buckingham - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Callum Anderson

Buckingham and Bletchley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBuckinghamshireE06000060
Parliamentary ConstituencyBuckingham and BletchleyE14001141
WardBuckinghamE05015940
ParishBuckinghamE04001465
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & AkeleyE02003652
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Buckinghamshire 001FE01033954
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK18 1SL

Is MK18 1SL (Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley) safe?

The area around MK18 1SL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near MK18 1SL?

The median sale price around MK18 1SL in Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley is £370,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 232 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK18 1SL?

There are 6 schools close to MK18 1SL, including Lace Hill Academy (Good), Royal Latin School (Good) and Buckingham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK18 1SL?

MK18 1SL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK18 1SL (Buckingham South, Maids Moreton & Akeley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Buckingham and Bletchley covering MK18 1SL 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).

Data Sources

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.