The postcode MK18 5BW is located in Buckinghamshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK18 5BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK18 5BW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of MK18 5BW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to MK18 5BW is Bycell Road which is centered 363 m away.
The closest primary school to MK18 5BW (for ages 11 and under) is St James and St John CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 2, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Akeley Wood Senior School.
The local pub for residents of MK18 5BW is The Bull & Butcher and is 1.76 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 9, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 400.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 55 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for MK18 5BW is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Buckinghamshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK18 5BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK18 5BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK18 5BW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK18 5BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeley Wood Senior School | Independent school | 11-18 | 309 m | |
| Stowe School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.61 km | |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 2.02 km |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 3 km |
| Buckingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2014) | 3.34 km |
| George Grenville Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 4.24 km |
| Buckingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 4.47 km |
| Bourton Meadow Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2013) | 4.51 km |
| Royal Latin School | Academy | 11-18 | 4.57 km | |
| Silverstone UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (October 16, 2019) | 4.91 km |
| Akeley Wood Junior School | Independent school | 1-11 | 5.37 km | |
| Lace Hill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 5.38 km |
| Whittlebury Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 6.02 km |
| Roundwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 6.05 km |
| Thornton College | Independent school | 3-18 | 6.28 km | |
| Thornborough Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 3, 2009) | 6.59 km |
| On Track Education Silverstone | Special school | 11-19 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 6.73 km |
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 6.73 km | |
| Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 7.12 km |
| Beachborough School | Independent school | 2-14 | 7.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK18 5BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Akeley Wood School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 309 m | |
| Stowe Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 1.61 km | |
| Stowe House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 1.61 km | |
| Stowe School Kitchens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.61 km | |
| Nevillery Cafe Stowe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 1.62 km | |
| St James & St John's CE Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.76 km | |
| The Bull & Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 1.76 km | |
| Ivy Cottage B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2010 | 2.02 km | |
| St James & St John's CE Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2015 | 2.02 km | |
| S4A Sports | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 2.42 km | |
| Buckingham Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 2.56 km | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 2.62 km | |
| Blackpit Brewery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2017 | 2.66 km | |
| The Red House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2019 | 2.9 km | |
| Maids Moreton Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 2.97 km | |
| Maids Moreton CE School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 3 km | |
| Maids Moreton Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2014 | 3 km | |
| R P Hilsdon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2019 | 3.23 km | |
| Alliance in Partnership at Buckingham Primary School & Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 18, 2022 | 3.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK18 5BW - Data from Apr 2022
| London Oxford Airport | 31.23 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 45.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK18 5BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Akeley Wood | 85 m | |
| Cherrytree Plantation | 1.02 km | |
| Grecian Valley | Valley | 1.34 km |
| Gashouse Plantation | 1.35 km | |
| Worthy River | 1.37 km | |
| Grotto Lake | 1.39 km | |
| Monkey Island | 1.4 km | |
| Octagon Lake | 1.44 km | |
| Long's Wood | 1.54 km | |
| The Lake | 1.88 km | |
| Chackmore Farm Spinney | 2.06 km | |
| Tilehouse Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Foxcote Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Stowe Woods | 2.4 km | |
| Home Wood | 2.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK18 5BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 330 Mbps | 400.7 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 50 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 115 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 20% | 80% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 80% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 80% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 80% | 125 | 23.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 80% | 80% | 607.5 | 78.8 |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.03421000 |
| Longitude | -0.99495900 |
| OS Easting | 469042 |
| OS Northing | 0237788 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Buckingham |
| Electoral Ward | Buckingham East |
| Local Authority District | Buckinghamshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000060 |
| Travel To Work Area | Milton Keynes |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Buckinghamshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Thames Valley |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Buckinghamshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Akeley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33041165 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Aylesbury Vale 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Aylesbury Vale 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |