West Street, Buckingham, MK18 1HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK18 1HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	43.5%	49.8%	6.3%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	56.5%	50.2%	-6.3%	49.0%	1.2%

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 MK18 1HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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	53.4%	53.2%	-0.2%	37.9%	15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	24.9%	23.4%	-1.5%	44.2%	-20.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	3%	3.6%	0.6%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	7.1%	9.7%	2.6%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	11.6%	9.4%	-2.2%	6.1%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.9%	41.9%	-6.0%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	29.5%	35.4%	5.9%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	11%	17.4%	6.4%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	7.4%	5%	-2.4%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	4.1%	0.3%	-3.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.9%	16%	-0.9%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	6.2%	-3.6%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.1%	13.1%	-5.0%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	46.7%	14.4%	33.8%	12.9%
Other	8.3%	4.6%	-3.7%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	5.2%	2.2%	-3.0%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	3%	7.8%	4.8%	2.5%	5.3%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
White	80.4%	81.6%	1.2%	81.4%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.1%	72.4%	6.3%	83.2%	-10.8%
European Union	9.9%	10.8%	0.9%	6.1%	4.7%
Rest of Europe	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	4.1%	5.6%	1.5%	2.7%	2.9%
Middle East and Asia	8.3%	6.2%	-2.1%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	7.4%	3.7%	-3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	65.8%	72.4%	6.6%	83.2%	-10.8%
10+ Years	14.9%	7.1%	-7.8%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	5%	5.3%	0.3%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	6.9%	5.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	3.7%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	9.3%	1.9%	1.9%	7.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.8%	76.7%	-6.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Other Europe	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	4%	0.3%	3.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.7%	37.2%	7.5%
Christian	43.8%	46.2%	-2.4%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is West Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 458.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 773.4% higher than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

West Street has the highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK18 1HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 West Street are based on 237 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West Street, Buckingham, MK18 1HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK18 1HF

Average Price
£191,135

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£191,135

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Street

Average Price
£395,182

Semi-Detached
£388,722

Terraced
£335,507

Detached
£710,900

Flats/Maisonettes
£151,949

Other
£193,239

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 - 26 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£175,000	2015-03-02	£221,429
25 - 26 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2015-03-02	£189,796

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK18 1HF

Employment

MK18 1HF 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 1HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	51
Student (economically inactive)	39
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	18
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	21
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP	3out of 4	697 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT	4out of 4	1,039 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX	4out of 4	1,518 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA	3out of 4	1,635 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James and St John CofE Primary School Main Street , Chackmore MK18 5JE	3out of 4	2,115 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckingham School London Road , MK18 1AT	3out of 4	856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX	4out of 4	910 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Buckingham Hunter Street , Yoemanry House MK18 1EG	- not rated	553 yd	Higher education institutions	No	Mixed	More About School
Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE	- not rated	3,773 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH	- not rated	4,259 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Esquires Coffee Buckingham	28 West Street, Buckingham	26 yd
Greek House Souvlaki	4 West Street, Buckingham	26 yd
Villiers Hotel (including Banqueting Suite)	3 Castle Street, Buckingham	44 yd
Buckingham Fort	17 West Street, Buckingham	76 yd
Buckingham Chantry Chapel Community Hub	Buckingham Chantry Chapel, Market Hill	78 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Head	7 Market Hill, Buckingham	120 yd
The White Hart	1-2 Market Square, Buckingham	127 yd
The Three Cups	Bridge Street, Buckingham	132 yd
Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited	4 Cornwalls Centre, High Street	293 yd
The Woolpack	57 Well Street, Buckingham	299 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	8 - 9 Market Hill, Buckingham	120 yd
Smarts Fish & Chips	Market Hill, Buckingham	120 yd
Domino's Pizza	2 Bridge Street, Buckingham	132 yd
Buckingham Fish Bar	11 Well Street, Buckingham	206 yd
China Cottage	8 High Street, Buckingham	306 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham	189 yd
Waitrose Ltd	14 Meadow Walk, High Street	277 yd
Sainsbury's	Chandos Road, Buckingham	484 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ford Meadow FORD STREET	grass pitches	347 yd
Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD	tennis courts	496 yd
The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	754 yd
Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE	grass pitches	798 yd
Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	822 yd
Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	879 yd
Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road	grass pitches	911 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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

Overview of MK18 1HF