Needlepin Way is in Buckingham and in Buckinghamshire district. MK18 7RB is located in the Buckingham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 2013-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Needlepin Way, Buckingham, MK18 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK18 7RA, MK18 7RR, MK18 7RP, MK18 7RS, MK18 7RN, MK18 7RL, MK18 7RD, MK18 7RU, MK18 7SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK18 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.5% | 39% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 43.8% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 59.7% | 60.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around MK18 7RB this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 6.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.3% | 77.2% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 93.2% | 81.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 81% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Needlepin Way was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Buckingham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Needlepin Way has the 34th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Buckingham East and the 767th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Needlepin Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-09-23 | £515,000 |
| 12 Needlepin Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-12 | £350,343 |
| 92 Needlepin Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,995 | 2024-07-18 | £355,219 |
| 80 Needlepin Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2023-08-30 | £258,085 |
| 100 Needlepin Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-05-05 | £204,419 |
MK18 7RB 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 | 220 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Hill Academy Catchpin Street , Lace Hill MK18 7RR | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Burleigh Piece , Linden Village MK18 7HX | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Grenville Academy Chandos Road , MK18 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Primary School Foscott Way , MK18 1TT | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School Avenue Road , Maids Moreton MK18 1QA | 3out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Latin School Chandos Road , MK18 1AX | 4out of 4 | 1,079 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 | 1,603 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | 137 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 320 yd | |
| Beefeater | 139 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 338 yd | |
| The Cafe at Tesco Buckingham | Tesco, London Road | 626 yd | |
| Munchie's Cafe | 19 Homestall, Buckingham | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Indoor Bowls Centre | Yonder Slade, Buckingham | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peri Peri Chicken Company | 4 Homeground, Buckingham | 627 yd | |
| The Direct Pizza Company | 25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 114 Needlepin Way, Buckingham | 21 yd | |
| Tesco | London Road, Buckingham | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lace Hill Community Centre LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE LACE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE CATCHPIN STREET | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Slade Recreation Club YONDER SLADE | indoor bowls | 697 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Buckingham) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Revival Health & Leisure Club BUCKINGHAM RING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Swan Pool & Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.