# MK18 Buckingham MK18 covers Buckingham, a market town in Aylesbury Vale where property fundamentals show mixed signals for investors. Over five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.8% annually, while rental yields have expanded substantially at 6.0% annually, suggesting stronger income returns than capital gains. The district ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for trajectory strength with a score of 58.3, indicating relative stability compared to volatile markets. Population growth of 1.7% over the same period reflects modest demographic expansion. The area remains in an early gentrification stage, positioning it as a developing market rather than an established prime location. Rental growth outpacing capital growth is noteworthy for income-focused investors, though the overall growth profile remains contained compared to higher-trajectory regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Buckingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by demand.
Buckingham (MK18) common questions
Is Buckingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Buckingham (MK18) as Early. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Buckingham safe?
Buckingham has a safety score of 70/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Buckingham?
The average property price in Buckingham (MK18) is £485k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Buckingham?
The median monthly rent in Buckingham (MK18) is £1,280 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Buckingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Northampton (NN6), Market Harborough (LE16), Northampton (NN7), Northampton (NN2), Northampton (NN1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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