Buckingham: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Buckinghamshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across MK18.
Buckingham DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Buckingham
The Buckingham rental market in Buckinghamshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,755 pcm and rents up roughly 5.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across MK18.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Buckingham.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
19 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Buckingham.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £718 | £8,616 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,367 | £16,404 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,709 | £20,508 |
| 3-bed house | £2,188 | £26,256 |
| 4-bed house | £2,820 | £33,840 |
Featured properties in Buckingham
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across MK18.
Buying in Buckingham
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£389,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.6%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Buckingham face low competition with prices around £389,000 and growth of about 1.6% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Buckingham
With an average property price near £389,000 and gross yields around 5.8%, Buckingham offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.6% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.5/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Buckingham — nobody else has this.
- 1Homes with parking
- 2Furnished 1 bed flats
- 3Garden flats
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Buckingham
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Buckingham | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Buckingham Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Buckingham Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Buckingham Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Buckingham Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
Family facilities
- Buckingham Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Buckingham
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Buckingham Brasserie
1.4 mi from Buckingham centre
Spice of Buckingham
1.4 mi from Buckingham centre
Bella Cucina
0.3 mi from Buckingham centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.8 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Tandoori
0.3 mi from Buckingham centre
Coffee & Co, Buckingham
2 mi from Buckingham centre
Socialising in Buckingham
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Buckingham
0.4 mi from Buckingham centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Buckingham centre
Vault Bar
2 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Live Lounge
2.1 mi from Buckingham centre
The Riverside Inn
0.7 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Shopping Centre
0.3 mi from Buckingham centre
Things to do in Buckingham
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Buckingham Sports & Fitness
2 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Cricket Club
1.5 mi from Buckingham centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.2 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Cinema
1 mi from Buckingham centre
Riverside Walking Route
2.2 mi from Buckingham centre
Buckingham Adventure Park
1.2 mi from Buckingham centre
Commuting from Buckingham
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 33 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 28 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 27 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 20 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 23 min |
Local developments in Buckingham
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Buckingham town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near MK18
Approved
Buckingham retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Buckingham
Verified contractors covering MK18 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Buckingham
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Buckingham
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Buckingham
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Buckingham
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Buckingham
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Buckingham must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Buckinghamshire.
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