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Buckingham

Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.998, -0.985
OS grid ref:SP 69 33
Population:12,890
Dialling code: 01280

Buckingham is a compact historic market town in Buckinghamshire, England, notable for its medieval street plan, pockets of Georgian architecture and the prominent parish church of St Peter and St Paul. The town sits beside the River Great Ouse and retains a traditional market square and an array of independent shops that give it a friendly, community-focused atmosphere.

It is home to the University of Buckingham, the UK’s first private university, which adds a small but lively student presence and contributes to the local economy. Regular markets, annual events and good road links make Buckingham attractive to commuters and visitors, with Milton Keynes and Oxford within easy reach for wider services and employment.

Postcode districts covering Buckingham

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Luton Airport 27.6 miles44.5 km
  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 42.9 miles69 km
  • Railway station Wolverton Railway Station 9 miles14.5 km
  • Railway station Milton Keynes Central Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
  • Bus station Milton Keynes Bus Station 9.4 miles15.1 km

Local points of interest

  • Stowe Park Estate 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Stowe Corner, Silverstone Recreation 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Lovel Wood Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
  • Hanger straight, Silverstone Recreation 4.9 miles7.8 km
  • Vale corner, Silverstone Recreation 4.9 miles8 km
  • Club Corner, Silverstone Recreation 5 miles8.1 km
  • Chapel curve, Silverstone Recreation 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Becketts corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.2 miles8.3 km
  • Abbey corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Maggots curve, Silverstone Recreation 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Silverstone Circuit Recreation 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Bridge corner, Silverstone Recreation 5.5 miles8.8 km

Example postcodes in Buckingham