Adams Close is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 1WB is located in the Buckingham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adams Close, Buckingham, MK18 1WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 1LW, MK18 1LJ, MK18 1LR, MK18 1LN, MK18 1LT, MK18 1LP, MK18 1LU, MK18 1LX, MK18 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 1WB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1WB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 45.2% | 43.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 36.6% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.8% | 47% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 6.5% | -12.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 24.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 83.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 93.4% | 88% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 86.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adams Close was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adams Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 548th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Adams Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-04-30 | £362,130 |
| 6 Adams Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-02-17 | £303,939 |
| 54 Adams Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2020-10-02 | £345,705 |
| 1 Adams Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2020-05-29 | £276,429 |
| 60 Adams Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-05-29 | £365,549 |
MK18 1WB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 1,510 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 | 1,562 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 1,052 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 3,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Moreton Road | 407 yd | |
| Greek House Souvlaki | 4 West Street, Buckingham | 527 yd | |
| Buckingham Fort | 17 West Street, Buckingham | 531 yd | |
| Verdetto Lounge | 12-13 Market Hill, Buckingham | 540 yd | |
| Golden Crust | 21 Market Hill, Buckingham | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham West End Bowls Club | Brackley Road, Buckingham | 535 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 7 Market Hill, Buckingham | 556 yd | |
| Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited | 4 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 637 yd | |
| The White Hart | 1-2 Market Square, Buckingham | 654 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Bridge Street, Buckingham | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 8 - 9 Market Hill, Buckingham | 556 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | Market Hill, Buckingham | 556 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 614 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 5 High Street, Buckingham | 614 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham | 551 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.