Buckingham Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK12 5JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	49.3%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	48.9%	50.7%	1.8%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around MK12 5JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	41.6%	45.6%	4.0%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	41.3%	38.1%	-3.2%	44.2%	-6.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	9.1%	8.8%	-0.3%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	-3.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.7%	42%	-16.7%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	30.6%	43.4%	12.8%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	7%	11.3%	4.3%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.1%	1.7%	-1.4%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	11.8%	-0.8%	18.2%	-6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	12.4%	-3.3%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	17.3%	-1.9%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.2%	1.1%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	16.7%	1.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	29.4%	35%	5.6%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	4.2%	2.6%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	5.3%	6.3%	1.0%	2.7%	3.6%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	3.9%	2.5%	2.5%	1.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
White	84%	79.1%	-4.9%	81.4%	-2.3%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	84.8%	3.3%	83.2%	1.6%
European Union	6.2%	6.9%	0.7%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	3.1%	1.7%	-1.4%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	7.6%	5%	-2.6%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.2%	84.8%	3.6%	83.2%	1.6%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.3%	7.2%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	4.8%	3.3%	-1.5%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	5.9%	2.5%	-3.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	7%	1.1%	-5.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.1%	1.2%	1.9%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.1%	37.2%	9.9%
Christian	33%	46.2%	-13.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	7.5%	6.5%	1.0%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is Buckingham Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Street was 466.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 308.9% higher than the Wolverton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Buckingham Street has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wolverton and the 21st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 342.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK12 5JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buckingham Street are based on 141 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Milton Keynes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buckingham Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK12 5JE

Average Price
£290,157

Semi-Detached
£315,862

Terraced
£283,730

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buckingham Street

Average Price
£282,618

Semi-Detached
£298,614

Terraced
£285,516

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,760

Other
£308,350

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buckingham Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Buckingham Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2019-04-11	£319,656
20 Buckingham Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£229,000	2017-07-28	£287,322
18 Buckingham Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£159,000	2012-07-24	£298,125
20 Buckingham Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£138,000	2011-01-17	£268,259
20 Buckingham Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2007-10-12	£257,906

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK12 5JE

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	134
Part-Time Employee	38
Retired	35
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	23
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Transport and storage	13
Information and communication	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bushfield School Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG	3out of 4	303 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern School Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU	3out of 4	480 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE	3out of 4	972 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Bradwell Primary School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Bradwell School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ	- not rated	1,181 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA	- not rated	2,492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ	- not rated	4,495 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Radcliffe School Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT	- not rated	1,064 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,725 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,725 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	- not rated	2,725 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN	2out of 4	2,745 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX	- not rated	157 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ	4out of 4	1,318 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT	- not rated	1,391 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP	- not rated	3,308 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX	- not rated	3,520 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MK Everest	5 Radcliffe Street	79 yd
Eating Greek MK	8 Church Street	103 yd
Tea & Toast	36 Church Street	103 yd
Mr Beans Coffee House	10-12 The Square	125 yd
MK Christian Foundation	The Square	127 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Queen Victoria	42 Church Street	103 yd
Milton Keynes Snooker Club	First And Second Floor, 2-8 The Square	127 yd
Masonic Hall	22-24 The Square	127 yd
The North Western Hotel	11 Stratford Road	181 yd
Wolverton Workmen's Social Club	49-51 Stratford Road	392 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
MK Viet Kitchen	28 Church Street	103 yd
Friars Fish and Chips	34 Church Street	103 yd
Eastern Express	30 Church Street	103 yd
Spice Bar MK Ltd	18 The Square	121 yd
Namji	4 The Square	127 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	1-2 Glyn Square	225 yd
Tesco	Stratford Road	287 yd
Lidl	Stratford Road	532 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frantic Uk (Closed) 6A-6C 6A-6C Church Street	health and fitness suite	86 yd
Old Bath House & Community Centre STRATFORD ROAD		210 yd
Atlas Fitness GLYN SQUARE	health and fitness suite	296 yd
Bushfield School MOON STREET	grass pitches	299 yd
Wolverton Sports Club Osborne Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	466 yd
Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre Addington Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	797 yd
Wolverton Pool (Closed) Aylesbury Street West	swimming pool	880 yd
Greenleys Junior School MARRON LANE	grass pitches	971 yd
Radcliffe School Aylesbury Street West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.