Offas Lane is in Winslow, Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 3JS 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 Offas Lane, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 3JT, MK18 3LU, MK18 3PX, MK18 3ET, MK18 3JU, MK18 3QD, MK18 3LT, MK18 3QB, MK18 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 3JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 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 vicinity of MK18 3JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 25.2% | 27.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 54.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 48.8% | 55.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 35.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3JS this area, 9.6% 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 | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.9% | 93.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offas Lane was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Winslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Offas Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Winslow and the 47th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Offas Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-05-30 | £320,592 |
| 14 Offas Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-05-31 | £414,907 |
| 7 Offas Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-04-14 | £412,800 |
| 11 Offas Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-02-10 | £363,916 |
| 31 Offas Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-08-13 | £441,896 |
MK18 3JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3JS 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School Winslow Road , Swanbourne MK17 0SW | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horwood Church of England School School End , Great Horwood MK17 0RG | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mursley Church of England School Main Street , Mursley MK17 0RT | 3out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,199 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 | 1,427 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanbourne House School Swanbourne , MK17 0HZ | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 554 yd | |
| Winslow Tabernacle | Winslow Tabernacle, High Street | 764 yd | |
| Blue Monsoon | 40 High Street, Winslow | 873 yd | |
| James' Kitchen | 48-50 High Street, Winslow | 873 yd | |
| Crumbs Catering Ltd | 2 High Street, Winslow | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Elmfields Gate, Winslow | 553 yd | |
| Winslow Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Elmfields Gate | 581 yd | |
| The Swan | 2 Buckingham Road, Winslow | 814 yd | |
| The Nags Head PH | 39 Sheep Street, Winslow | 931 yd | |
| The George | 16 Market Square, Winslow | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby's Fish & Chip Shop | 63 Lowndes Way, Winslow | 473 yd | |
| Aroma | 72 High Street, Winslow | 764 yd | |
| Winslow Kebab House | 76 High Street, Winslow | 764 yd | |
| Ma's Cottage | 36 High Street, Winslow | 873 yd | |
| Chutney Jacks | 36A High Street, Winslow | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Winslow | 60 High Street, Winslow | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow Church Of England School LOWNDES WAY | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Winslow Sports Club ELMFIELDS GATE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Winslow Centre (Closed) Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 950 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.