Simons Way is in Shalstone, Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 5LZ is located in the Buckingham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Simons Way, Shalstone, Buckingham, MK18 5LZ 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 local area around MK18 5LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 20.4% | 22.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 60.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86%) 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 | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 4.9% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 52.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 89.7% | 94.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 94.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 73.8% | 46.2% | 27.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simons Way was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Buckingham West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Simons Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckingham West and the 617th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2018-06-15 | £223,562 |
| 1 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2014-10-06 | £6,408 |
| 3 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2014-09-16 | £207,643 |
| 3 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-01-08 | £184,337 |
| 3 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-01-20 | £181,461 |
MK18 5LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 5LZ 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 5LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finmere Church of England Primary School Mere Road , Finmere MK18 4AR | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery High Street , Syresham NN13 5HL | 3out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School Main Street , Chackmore MK18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachborough School Westbury , NN13 5LB | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 5,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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.