Mare Leys is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7AX is located in the Buckingham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mare Leys, Buckingham, MK18 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7AY, MK18 7BN, MK18 7BL, MK18 7DD, MK18 7HU, MK18 7DA, MK18 7BA, MK18 7HS, MK18 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK18 7AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.5% | 52% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 33.1% | 38% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 45.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 59.1% | 56.2% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7AX this area, 8.7% 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 | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 39.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 88.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 87.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mare Leys was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mare Leys has the 33rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 806th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mare Leys, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-09-30 | £554,836 |
| 24 Mare Leys, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-01-29 | £190,759 |
| 32 Mare Leys, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-04-29 | £267,956 |
| 10 Mare Leys, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-08-03 | £357,458 |
| 22 Mare Leys, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2016-09-02 | £378,091 |
MK18 7AX 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 1,187 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 | 1,397 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allium Dining | Manor Farm, Bourton | 732 yd | |
| Cheng Du | 8 Meadow Walk, High Street | 953 yd | |
| Gazzeria | 4 Meadow Walk, High Street | 953 yd | |
| Red Chilli Gold | 9 High Street, Buckingham | 954 yd | |
| Carnita's | 15 Cornwall Place, High Street | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 769 yd | |
| Buckingham Athletic Sports & Social Club | Stratford Fields, Stratford Road | 814 yd | |
| Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited | 4 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 954 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 1,001 yd | |
| The White Hart | 1-2 Market Square, Buckingham | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Pizza House | 17 Pitchford Walk, Buckingham | 242 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 964 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 5 High Street, Buckingham | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 953 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 1,046 yd | |
| Tesco | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Maids Moreton Playing Fields Avenue Rd | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.