Western Avenue, Buckingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK18 1LJ, MK18 1LX, MK18 1LS.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Western Avenue, Buckingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Nov 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £275,136. Average sale prices fell from £280,250 in 2016 to £270,750 in 2019 (-3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% semi-detached, 19% terraced, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Western Avenue range from £200,000 to £600,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Western Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Western Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £275,136 | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Terraced | 3 | £263,000 | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Detached | 2 | £562,500 | 3 Feb 2017 |
Sold prices on Western Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54, Western Avenue MK18 1LN | 21 Nov 2019 | £277,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Western Avenue MK18 1LN | 13 May 2019 | £264,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Gate House, Western Avenue MK18 1LS | 7 Dec 2018 | £479,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Western Avenue MK18 1LX | 18 Jul 2018 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Western Avenue MK18 1LJ | 16 Feb 2018 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Western Avenue MK18 1LJ | 24 Jan 2018 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 126, Western Avenue MK18 1LS | 12 Jun 2017 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Western Avenue MK18 1LD | 3 Mar 2017 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Western Avenue MK18 1LX | 24 Feb 2017 | £277,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 132, Western Avenue MK18 1LS | 3 Feb 2017 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Western Avenue MK18 1LJ | 30 Nov 2016 | £238,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 104, Western Avenue MK18 1LW | 19 Aug 2016 | £247,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Western Avenue MK18 1LJ | 11 Aug 2016 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Western Avenue MK18 1LX | 21 Jul 2016 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Western Avenue MK18 1LJ | 30 Mar 2016 | £226,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Western Avenue MK18 1LX | 26 Feb 2016 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 83, Western Avenue | £200,000 (Feb 2016) → £277,500 (Feb 2017) → £285,000 (Jul 2018) | +43% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Western Avenue
Crime
74 crimes were reported within about a mile of Western Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Western Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Fulwell, Radclive and Buckingham Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Fulwell, Radclive and Buckingham Flood warning area
- River Great Ouse from Thornborough to Newport Pagnell Flood alert area
- River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Western Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| George Grenville Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School 97 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Buckingham School 1,110 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Royal Latin School 1,326 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School 144 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bourton Meadow Academy 571 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lace Hill Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Western Avenue (N-bound, Western Avenue) 1 min walk
- Western Avenue (southbound, Western Avenue) 1 min walk
- Overn Avenue (northbound, Overn Ave) 2 min walk
- Western Avenue (opp, Moreton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Swan Practice
Masonic House, 26 High Street, Buckingham · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Buckingham Market Hill Express · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Buckingham BP · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Buckingham · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Chandos Road Local · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- 7 High Street (dental Practice) · 0.3 mi
- Market Square (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Lion House Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 995 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,319 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Buckinghamshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Western Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 47.2% |
| No religion | 41.9% | 34.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.7% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.3% | 41% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.5% | 37.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.4% | 36.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Buckinghamshire.
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