Osier Way Buckingham
32 addresses across 3 postcodes (MK18), about 930 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 1405207.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 14.4 km (9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Swan Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | UNIT 16, BUCKINGHAM TRADE PARK MK18 1TG | Other | £3,770,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2025 | UNIT 9 MK18 1TB | Other | £850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Nov 2023 | UNIT 1 MK18 1TB | Other | £2,450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 May 2023 | UNIT 2A MK18 1TB | Other | £1,140,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2016 | UNIT 5 MK18 1TB | Other | £384,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Feb 2016 | UNIT 9 MK18 1TB | Other | £448,800 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Buckinghamshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,527 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,527 | £3,088 | £3,650 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 2,350 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands), New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (standard works)
- 4 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: Buckinghamshire Council, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 99 m and 104 m above sea level (101 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK18 1TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK18 1TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK18 4FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Embleton Way Mount Pleasant | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cornwalls Meadow Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Swan Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lion House Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckingham Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Brackley Police Station | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Buckingham, High Street | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Bourton Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Rumbold's Well, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Rumbold's Well | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Stocking Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| The Twins | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Holloway Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Brasses Spinney | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Monkey Island | Island | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 32 |
16 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Latin School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buckingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Grenville Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lace Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bourton Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express MK18 1RY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Greggs MK18 1RY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Direct Pizza Company Also T/A The House Of Flavours MK18 1HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Aldi MK18 1TB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2015 |
| Munchie's Cafe MK18 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Slade Recreation Club Ltd MK18 1RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Nunc MK18 1HJ | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Ashridge Delicious MK18 1HJ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| The Peri Peri Chicken Company MK18 1UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Top Angel (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- MK18 1TB: 27 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- MK18 1TG: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- MK18 4FL: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Redwood Green · Rowan Field · Juniper End · Top Angel · Birch Lane · Aspen Crescent · Middle Slade · Buckingham Ring Road · Homestall · Ball Moor
All the streets in MK18 and across Buckinghamshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.