St Laurence Road is in Winslow, Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 3BD is located in the Winslow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Laurence Road, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 3RJ, MK18 3QW, MK18 3RH, MK18 3BG, MK18 3BH, MK18 3BE, MK18 3BJ, MK18 3DF, MK18 3GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 24.4% | 26.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 52.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 47% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.3% | 13.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 40.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 94.4% | 95.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Laurence Road was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Winslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Laurence Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Winslow and the 492nd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 St Laurence Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-09-07 | £362,845 |
| 10 St Laurence Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-01-09 | £384,633 |
| 8 St Laurence Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-10-30 | £438,776 |
| 6 St Laurence Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-08-10 | £382,222 |
| 17 St Laurence Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2014-11-28 | £440,379 |
MK18 3BD 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 retired residents living in MK18 3BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Church of England School Lowndes Way , Winslow MK18 3EN | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School Winslow Road , Swanbourne MK17 0SW | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horwood Church of England School School End , Great Horwood MK17 0RG | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Claydon Church of England School St Mary's Road , MK18 2LS | 3out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School Buckingham Road , MK18 3GH | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Down School Verney Road , Winslow MK18 3BL | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne House School Swanbourne , MK17 0HZ | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Monsoon | 40 High Street, Winslow | 236 yd | |
| James' Kitchen | 48-50 High Street, Winslow | 236 yd | |
| Winslow Tabernacle | Winslow Tabernacle, High Street | 267 yd | |
| The Bell Hotel | Market Square, Winslow | 299 yd | |
| The Mahabarat | 25 Market Square, Winslow | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 16 Market Square, Winslow | 317 yd | |
| Collection Cocktail & Wine Bar | 14B Market Square, Winslow | 319 yd | |
| The Swan | 2 Buckingham Road, Winslow | 506 yd | |
| The Nags Head PH | 39 Sheep Street, Winslow | 519 yd | |
| Winslow Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Elmfields Gate | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma's Cottage | 36 High Street, Winslow | 236 yd | |
| Chutney Jacks | 36A High Street, Winslow | 236 yd | |
| Happy Friars Fish & Chips | 38 High Street, Winslow | 236 yd | |
| Aroma | 72 High Street, Winslow | 267 yd | |
| Winslow Kebab House | 76 High Street, Winslow | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Winslow | 60 High Street, Winslow | 267 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow Sports Club ELMFIELDS GATE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Winslow Centre (Closed) Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Winslow Church Of England School LOWNDES WAY | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School Buckingham Road | artificial grass pitch | 822 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.