Hare Close is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7EN 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 Hare Close, Buckingham, MK18 7EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7EW, MK18 7EP, MK18 7EQ, MK18 7EG, MK18 7EJ, MK18 7ES, MK18 7EL, MK18 1BJ, MK18 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK18 7EN is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 46.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52% | 53.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 40.5% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 54% | 52.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 13.7% | -9.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 84.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 91.4% | 85% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 84.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hare Close was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hare Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 706th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Hare Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-04 | £448,211 |
| 49 Hare Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-03-28 | £329,942 |
| 31 Hare Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-03-07 | £339,369 |
| 25 Hare Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-11-29 | £345,177 |
| 9 Hare Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-22 | £416,213 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 2,295 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 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 492 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 | 1,011 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,941 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 | 303 yd | |
| Beefeater | 139 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 355 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | 137 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 396 yd | |
| Munchie's Cafe | 19 Homestall, Buckingham | 631 yd | |
| Buckingham Opportunities Centre | Well Street Centre, Well Street | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Indoor Bowls Centre | Yonder Slade, Buckingham | 539 yd | |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 772 yd | |
| Chandos Park Bowls Club | Chandos Park Pavilion, Chandos Road | 854 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 968 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 57 Well Street, Buckingham | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peri Peri Chicken Company | 4 Homeground, Buckingham | 566 yd | |
| The Direct Pizza Company | 25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | London Road, Buckingham | 326 yd | |
| Lidl | 114 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 832 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 3, Osier Way | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Slade Recreation Club YONDER SLADE | indoor bowls | 541 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Lace Hill Community Centre LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE CATCHPIN STREET | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 967 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 | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.