Swallow Close is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7ER 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 Swallow Close, Buckingham, MK18 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7EL, MK18 7EH, MK18 7EG, MK18 7ET, MK18 7ED, MK18 7EQ, MK18 7HD, MK18 7EX, MK18 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 7ER 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 Swallow Close 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.
Swallow Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Swallow Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-09-26 | £340,000 |
| 20 Swallow Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-12-18 | £265,864 |
| 11 Swallow Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-30 | £378,669 |
| 20 Swallow Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-31 | £206,607 |
| 21 Swallow Close, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-26 | £291,376 |
MK18 7ER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 610 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 | 1,087 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road , Akeley MK18 5AE | - not rated | 4,807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater | 139 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 525 yd | |
| The Cafe at Tesco Buckingham | Tesco, London Road | 544 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | 137 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 564 yd | |
| Munchie's Cafe | 19 Homestall, Buckingham | 864 yd | |
| Allium Dining | Manor Farm, Bourton | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club | Sports Grounds, Bourton Road | 698 yd | |
| Slade Indoor Bowls Centre | Yonder Slade, Buckingham | 779 yd | |
| The New Inn | 18 Bridge Street, Buckingham | 941 yd | |
| Chandos Park Bowls Club | Chandos Park Pavilion, Chandos Road | 944 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 57 Well Street, Buckingham | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peri Peri Chicken Company | 4 Homeground, Buckingham | 797 yd | |
| The Direct Pizza Company | 25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham | 920 yd | |
| Buckingham Pizza House | 17 Pitchford Walk, Buckingham | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | London Road, Buckingham | 569 yd | |
| Lidl | 114 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 659 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Chandos Road, Buckingham | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Buckingham Town Cricket Club Bourton Road | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| The Buckingham School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Royal Latin School CHANDOS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Slade Recreation Club YONDER SLADE | indoor bowls | 780 yd |
| Lace Hill Community Centre LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE CATCHPIN STREET | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Buckingham Lawn Tennis Club 9 CHANDOS COURT 9 CHANDOS COURT CHANDOS ROAD | tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Ford Meadow FORD STREET | grass pitches | 962 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 | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.