Broadband in MK16 9JS

MK16 9JS sits in Astwood, part of Milton Keynes. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 2.7% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 2.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 3% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK16 9JS. 97.1% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 2.9% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at MK16 9JS maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 17.89 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK16 9JS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK16 9JS average 55.06 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 17.89 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 11 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK16 9JS fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.35 km away.

Property at MK16 9JS averages £772,857, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 7 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

2 crimes were reported near MK16 9JS in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK16 9JS is North Crawley CofE School. It is a Primary school, 2.31 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK16 9JS is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK16 9JS has a population of approximately 1361. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 110.6 miles from MK16 9JS. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 113.7 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 116.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK16 9JS is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes. The three most common bands are D (27%), C (25%), E (16%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at MK16 9JS reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.8%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 99.2%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for MK16 9JS: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK16 9JS falls within the Milton Keynes local authority area. The immediate area is Astwood, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK16 postcode area contains 565 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK16 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK16 9JS is close to the area average of 95%.

How does MK16 9JS compare to its neighbours? MK16 9GG (0.04 miles, Astwood) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 9JN (0.11 miles, Astwood) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK16 9JU (0.21 miles, Astwood) has 92.6% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK16 9JX (0.44 miles, Astwood) has 100% superfast coverage and 70% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK16 9JS, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

What does all of this mean for someone considering MK16 9JS? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for MK16 9JS. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for MK16 9JS in Astwood. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.