Plover Close Buckingham
32 addresses across 1 postcode (MK18), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1401620.
- Sales: 61 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,720 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 10, E: 1).
- 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 Wolverton, about 14.4 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Swan Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £380,720 | £345,000 | £550,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £345,500 | £325,000 | £366,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £266,000 | £266,000 | £266,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £198,500 | £197,000 | £200,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 5 MK18 7ES | Detached | £396,440 | |
| 8 Jul 2025 | 10 MK18 7ES | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 6 MK18 7ES | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 8 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | 18 MK18 7ES | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2018 | 17 MK18 7ES | Detached | £366,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 6 MK18 7ES | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2017 | 7 MK18 7ES | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2016 | 24 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £327,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 30 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 19 MK18 7ES | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 18 MK18 7ES | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2011 | 11 MK18 7ES | Detached | £266,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2010 | 21 MK18 7ES | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 8 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2009 | 24 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2008 | 18 MK18 7ES | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2007 | 26 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £223,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2007 | 9 MK18 7ES | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 16 MK18 7ES | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 25 MK18 7ES | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 27 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £225,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | 15 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 21 MK18 7ES | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 2 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2004 | 14 MK18 7ES | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2004 | 17 MK18 7ES | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 7 MK18 7ES | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2004 | 30 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £219,995 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | 15 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £219,950 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 25 MK18 7ES | Detached | £196,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 10 MK18 7ES | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2002 | 27 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2002 | 6 MK18 7ES | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | 14 MK18 7ES | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 21 MK18 7ES | Detached | £167,495 | |
| 29 Aug 2001 | 3 MK18 7ES | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 8 MK18 7ES | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2000 | 2 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 17 MK18 7ES | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2000 | 7 MK18 7ES | Detached | £132,500 | |
| 4 Feb 2000 | 24 MK18 7ES | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 3 MK18 7ES | Detached | £115,500 | |
| 9 Aug 1999 | 16 MK18 7ES | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 15 Apr 1999 | 21 MK18 7ES | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 21 Jan 1999 | 28 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 27 MK18 7ES | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 9 MK18 7ES | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 6 May 1998 | 20 MK18 7ES | Detached | £98,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 16 MK18 7ES | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, detached (15); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1991-1995 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 680 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 39 Bernardines Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1BF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 36 Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1AP: up to 6 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 90 m and 93 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK18 7ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverton 339,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Milton Keynes Central 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Badgers Way Buckingham | 30 m |
| Car parks | Cornwalls Meadow Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 43.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Swan Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lion House Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckingham Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Brackley Police Station | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Buckingham, High Street | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 22 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Bourton Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Rumbold's Well, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 7 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Twins | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Holloway Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Lower Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Chackmore Farm Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Stocking Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Monkey Island | Island | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 32 |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourton Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Buckingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Royal Latin School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Grenville Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buckingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Hill Manor Care Home MK18 7RB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Coffee Mill Kitchen & The Wagon MK18 7DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Shell Buckingham MK18 1SH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru MK18 7RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| The Cafe At Tesco Buckingham MK18 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco MK18 1AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Lidl MK18 7RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swallow Close (3); On or near Kestrel Way (3); On or near Martin Close (2); On or near Dove Close (1); On or near Coots Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- MK18 7ES: 32 addresses
Nearby streets
Swan Close · Swallow Close · Kestrel Way · Deerfield Close · Coots Close · Wren Close · Hare Close · Martin Close · Robin Close · Dove Close · Lark Close · Osprey Walk
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.