Windmill Close is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7BJ is located in the Buckingham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Close, Buckingham, MK18 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7BB, MK18 7BA, MK18 7BU, MK18 7BQ, MK18 7BE, MK18 7BS, MK18 7AY, MK18 7BL, MK18 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK18 7BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 54.2% | 54.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 35.5% | 29.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 50.2% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48.7% | 53.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.9% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 36.5% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 84.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 91.3% | 83.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 83% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Close was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 776th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Windmill Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-10 | £322,211 |
| 16 Windmill Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-17 | £365,217 |
| 7 Windmill Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-30 | £363,452 |
| 5 Windmill Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2020-08-05 | £306,394 |
| 10 Windmill Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-12-19 | £336,907 |
MK18 7BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 1,251 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 | 1,398 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 4,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Gold | 9 High Street, Buckingham | 864 yd | |
| Carnita's | 15 Cornwall Place, High Street | 870 yd | |
| Zen Relish | 11A Cornwall Place, High Street | 870 yd | |
| Black Pepper Restaurant | 3 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 870 yd | |
| Cheng Du | 8 Meadow Walk, High Street | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Athletic Sports & Social Club | Stratford Fields, Stratford Road | 692 yd | |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 781 yd | |
| Zinc Cockail Bar T/A M.V.D. Limited | 4 Cornwalls Centre, High Street | 870 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 979 yd | |
| The White Hart | 1-2 Market Square, Buckingham | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Pizza House | 17 Pitchford Walk, Buckingham | 130 yd | |
| China Cottage | 8 High Street, Buckingham | 874 yd | |
| Antep Kebab House | 5 High Street, Buckingham | 874 yd | |
| Subway | 8 - 9 Market Hill, Buckingham | 1,037 yd | |
| Smarts Fish & Chips | Market Hill, Buckingham | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 875 yd | |
| Tesco | 8-10 Market Hill, Buckingham | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Fields SANDMARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Maids Moreton Playing Fields Avenue Rd | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.