The Sidings Buckingham
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK18), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 1406254.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 14.9 km (9.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Swan Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 199 m². Most common: House (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2015 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (39% of about 1,470 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Buckingham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 36 Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1AP: up to 6 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 Market Square, Buckingham, MK18 1NP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 39 Bernardines Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1BF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 12 - 13 Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1JX: up to 7 homes, permissioned (850 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 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 89 m and 91 m above sea level (90 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK18 1DL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| MK18 1WR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal Latin School Buckingham | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coach Park Silverstone | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Cornwalls Meadow Car Park | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Swan Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lion House Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckingham Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brackley Police Station | 11.4 km (7.1 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 | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 22 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chandos Park 3.2 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bourton Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Manor House Twisted Chimneys, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m north. 181 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor House Twisted Chimneys | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north |
| The Vicarage | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Trinity House | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| St Rumbold's Well | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Twins | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Chackmore Farm Spinney | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Lower Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Monkey Island | Island | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Grecian Valley | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 300 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Grenville Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buckingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourton Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Lace Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Park Bowls Club MK18 1AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | Exempt | |
| The Mitre MK18 1DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2015 |
| Culinera At The Royal Latin School MK18 1AX | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Grenville Lodge Masonic Club MK18 1EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Exempt | |
| The University Of Buckingham MK18 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dragon Bay Buckingham MK18 1DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Buckingham Youth Club MK18 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Aldi MK18 1TB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2015 |
| Nelson's Local MK18 1DA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Sainsbury's MK18 1AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2014 |
| George Grenville Academy & Nursery MK18 1AP | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At The Buckingham School MK18 1AT | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tyrell Close (7); On or near Cornflower Place (6); On or near Station Road (3); On or near Mount Pleasant Close (2); On or near Parking Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 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 | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Station Terrace · Station Road · Lenborough Close · Mount Pleasant Close · Tyrell Close · Clover End · Primrose Way · Waglands Garden · Bluebell Close · Lenborough Road · Cornflower Place · Station Road
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.