Bourtonville is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 1AZ is located in the Buckingham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourtonville, Buckingham, MK18 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 1AY, MK18 1BQ, MK18 1AR, MK18 1BG, MK18 1AS, MK18 1BF, MK18 1BD, MK18 1SS, MK18 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK18 1AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52% | 47.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48% | 52.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 38.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.1% | 45.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 38.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 85% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 84.3% | 80.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 80.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourtonville was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourtonville has the 18th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 588th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Bourtonville, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-04-19 | £445,916 |
| 36 Bourtonville, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-17 | £302,970 |
| 2A Bourtonville, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £128,800 | 2020-11-26 | £138,129 |
| 8 Bourtonville, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2020-06-29 | £356,770 |
| 8 Bourtonville, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-07-27 | £322,134 |
MK18 1AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in MK18 1AZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham School London Road , MK18 1AT | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Buckingham Hunter Street , Yoemanry House MK18 1EG | - not rated | 562 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 4,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Opportunities Centre | Well Street Centre, Well Street | 435 yd | |
| The Centre @ Verney Close | Buckingham Centre, Verney Close | 542 yd | |
| Dipalee Lounge | 18 Castle Street, Buckingham | 570 yd | |
| Jojo | 5 Market Square, Buckingham | 582 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 2 Market Hill, Buckingham | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 150 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 323 yd | |
| Chandos Park Bowls Club | Chandos Park Pavilion, Chandos Road | 475 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 57 Well Street, Buckingham | 479 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Bridge Street, Buckingham | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Fish Bar | 11 Well Street, Buckingham | 480 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 534 yd | |
| Subway | 8 - 9 Market Hill, Buckingham | 648 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | Market Hill, Buckingham | 648 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 235 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | London Road, Buckingham | 837 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 3, Osier Way | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 289 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Slade Recreation Club YONDER SLADE | indoor bowls | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.