Shipton is in Winslow, Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 3JL 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 Shipton, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK18 3JL 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 | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 34.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 46% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 17.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 27.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.1% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.5% | 96.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shipton was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Winslow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shipton has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Winslow and the 426th lowest crime rate of 1,638 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 -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pyghtle Shipton, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2016-05-13 | £591,204 |
| Rosemary Cottage Shipton, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 1999-12-21 | £694,455 |
MK18 3JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 3JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School Winslow Road , Swanbourne MK17 0SW | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horwood Church of England School School End , Great Horwood MK17 0RG | 3out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mursley Church of England School Main Street , Mursley MK17 0RT | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Marston Church of England School School Hill , North Marston MK18 3PE | 3out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,825 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 | 1,560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne House School Swanbourne , MK17 0HZ | - not rated | 2,550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow United Football Club | Winslow Sports Hall, Elmfields Gate | 772 yd | |
| Crumbs Catering Ltd | 2 High Street, Winslow | 886 yd | |
| The Pizza Station | 1 Horn Street, Winslow | 923 yd | |
| The Bell Hotel | Market Square, Winslow | 929 yd | |
| The Mahabarat | 25 Market Square, Winslow | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head PH | 39 Sheep Street, Winslow | 667 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Elmfields Gate, Winslow | 774 yd | |
| Winslow Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Elmfields Gate | 845 yd | |
| Collection Cocktail & Wine Bar | 14B Market Square, Winslow | 900 yd | |
| The George | 16 Market Square, Winslow | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma's Cottage | 36 High Street, Winslow | 971 yd | |
| Chutney Jacks | 36A High Street, Winslow | 971 yd | |
| Happy Friars Fish & Chips | 38 High Street, Winslow | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow Church Of England School LOWNDES WAY | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Winslow Sports Club ELMFIELDS GATE | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.