Squirrels Way is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7ED is located in the Buckingham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Squirrels Way, Buckingham, MK18 7ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7EE, MK18 7EH, MK18 7EF, MK18 7EB, MK18 7EA, MK18 7EZ, MK18 7ER, MK18 7EL, MK18 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 7ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.8% | 31.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 48.9% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 52.8% | 59.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 27.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 19.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 38.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 87.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.7% | 84.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.7% | 84.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squirrels Way was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Squirrels Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 717th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 Squirrels Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2024-01-26 | £354,750 |
| 3 Squirrels Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-01-12 | £330,699 |
| 10 Squirrels Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-11-13 | £365,436 |
| 17 Squirrels Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-03-19 | £534,552 |
| 18 Squirrels Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2019-11-08 | £355,944 |
MK18 7ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 590 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 | 1,022 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowe School Stowe , MK18 5EH | - not rated | 5,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe at Tesco Buckingham | Tesco, London Road | 648 yd | |
| Beefeater | 139 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 665 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | 137 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 705 yd | |
| Allium Dining | Manor Farm, Bourton | 874 yd | |
| Buckingham Opportunities Centre | Well Street Centre, Well Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 572 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 828 yd | |
| Slade Indoor Bowls Centre | Yonder Slade, Buckingham | 886 yd | |
| Chandos Park Bowls Club | Chandos Park Pavilion, Chandos Road | 891 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 57 Well Street, Buckingham | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Pizza House | 17 Pitchford Walk, Buckingham | 824 yd | |
| The Peri Peri Chicken Company | 4 Homeground, Buckingham | 916 yd | |
| Buckingham Fish Bar | 11 Well Street, Buckingham | 989 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 1,033 yd | |
| The Direct Pizza Company | 25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | London Road, Buckingham | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 741 yd | |
| Lidl | 114 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 802 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 14 Meadow Walk, High Street | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Slade Recreation Club YONDER SLADE | indoor bowls | 888 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Lace Hill Community Centre LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE CATCHPIN STREET | grass pitches | 964 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.