Postcode report
Is MK18 4AU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About MK18 4AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
MK18 4AU is a postcode in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near MK18 4AU, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around MK18 4AU are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for MK18 4AU is based on Cherwell 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,250 residents, 95 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near MK18 4AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the MK18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 34 rolling sales, up 5.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near MK18 4AU can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near MK18 4AU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near MK18 4AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about MK18 4AU
Is MK18 4AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near MK18 4AU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near MK18 4AU?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for MK18 4AU?
LocaleIQ matched MK18 4AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in MK18 4AU?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around MK18 4AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.