Hilltop Avenue is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 1YL is located in the Buckingham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, MK18 1YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 1YH, MK18 1YR, MK18 1YW, MK18 1TJ, MK18 1YN, MK18 1YJ, MK18 1YQ, MK18 1YS, MK18 1XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK18 1YL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of MK18 1YL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 21.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 61.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 61.7% | 61.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 1YL this area, 8.5% 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 | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 16% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 39.5% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 93.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop Avenue was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hilltop Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 60th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-05-15 | £440,880 |
| 28 Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-08-31 | £457,993 |
| 28 Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2009-08-07 | £465,214 |
| 30 Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,500 | 2007-07-20 | £535,815 |
| 28 Hilltop Avenue, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2001-08-08 | £467,331 |
MK18 1YL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK18 1YL 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 1,669 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton College Convent of Jesus and Mary , Thornton MK17 0HJ | - not rated | 5,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Gold | 9 High Street, Buckingham | 995 yd | |
| Carnita's | 15 Cornwall Place, High Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Zen Relish | 11A Cornwall Place, High Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Black Pepper Restaurant | 3 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Cheng Du | 8 Meadow Walk, High Street | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Athletic Sports & Social Club | Stratford Fields, Stratford Road | 763 yd | |
| Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited | 4 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Pizza House | 17 Pitchford Walk, Buckingham | 447 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 1,007 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 5 High Street, Buckingham | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maids Moreton Playing Fields Avenue Rd | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 917 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.