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MK18

BUCKINGHAM

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

MK18 encompasses BUCKINGHAM and its surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £454,965
1yr change ▼ 2.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£454,965

▼ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in MK18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK18 is £454,965, broadly in line with the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK18 cost 58.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK18 have fallen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £584,143 656
Semi-detached £377,484 427
Terraced £300,916 337
Flat £219,698 115
All types £454,965 1622

5-Year Price History

£444K £449K £454K £460K £465K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in MK18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in MK18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK18 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Roundwood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School Primary Good mi
Thornborough Infant School Primary Good mi
Buckingham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St James and St John CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,426

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK18 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK18 is collected by Cherwell. The Band D rate is £2,243/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

MK

MK18 — BUCKINGHAM

Area Summary

MK18 (BUCKINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£454,965, 59% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK18?
The average house price in MK18 (BUCKINGHAM) is £454,965, based on 1622 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is MK18 a safe area to live?
Crime in MK18 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in MK18?
There are 22 schools in or near MK18. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in MK18?
Council tax in MK18 is collected by Cherwell. The Band D rate is £2,243 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in MK18?
The average broadband download speed in MK18 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in MK18 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in MK18 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 170,426.