Bath Lane is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 1DX 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 Bath Lane, Buckingham, MK18 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 1DU, MK18 1RU, MK18 1DY, MK18 1DR, MK18 1DW, MK18 1DZ, MK18 1EE, MK18 1DT, MK18 1DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK18 1DX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 34.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 61.2% | 49% | -12.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 40.2% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around MK18 1DX this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 38.6% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 87.9% | 88.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 88.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bath Lane was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% higher than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bath Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Bungalow Bath Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-07 | £300,000 |
| 3 Bath Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-01-22 | £328,634 |
| 9 Bath Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-20 | £280,685 |
| Waterside Cottage Bath Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-10-21 | £495,593 |
| Holly House Bath Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £474,500 | 2015-12-04 | £628,606 |
MK18 1DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Primary School Church Street , Gawcott MK18 4HY | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham School London Road , MK18 1AT | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 313 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 4,522 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 Tandoori & Dial-A-Curry | 39 Nelson Street, Buckingham | 338 yd | |
| Louis' | 53 - 54 Nelson Street, Buckingham | 451 yd | |
| Buckingham Fort | 17 West Street, Buckingham | 586 yd | |
| Dipalee Lounge | 18 Castle Street, Buckingham | 601 yd | |
| Buckingham Opportunities Centre | Well Street Centre, Well Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mitre | Mitre Street, Buckingham | 201 yd | |
| Grenville Lodge Masonic Club | Yeomanry House, Hunter Street | 219 yd | |
| Chandos Park Bowls Club | Chandos Park Pavilion, Chandos Road | 457 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 57 Well Street, Buckingham | 466 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Bridge Street, Buckingham | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Fish Bar | 11 Well Street, Buckingham | 571 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 642 yd | |
| Subway | 8 - 9 Market Hill, Buckingham | 752 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | Market Hill, Buckingham | 752 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 642 yd | |
| Tesco | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham | 822 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 3, Osier Way | 863 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.