MK16 postcode
Broadband in MK16 8EF
Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
50% Gigabit
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Gigabit broadband (50% Gigabit) is available at MK16 8EF. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 50% | 50% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 50% | 50% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK16 8EF
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK16 8EF
Based on 16 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
449
Mbps
Upload
303
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
Tests
16
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK16 8EF
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK16 8EF
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
3
towers
Nearest Tower
1.4
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 57
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfields Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| E-Act Ousedale School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Green Park School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Tickford Park Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
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Flood risk
Zone 2/3
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in Zone 2/3 — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 2/3
Risk Level
Medium
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 003C
Population
1,561
Census 2021
Density
573
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016788
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
27,067
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 003C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 28,885 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 9 | 29,173 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 10 | Above average |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Newport Pagnell - Southbound Supercharger
0.7 mi
away
Gridserve
0.8 mi
away
Gridserve
0.8 mi
away
EV Charger
0.8 mi
away
EV Charger
1.9 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Milton Keynes
Most common: Band D
~£2,141/yr · Milton Keynes
Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band E
EPC score 39–54
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR.
new patients
PCOC UROLOGY SERVICE
new patients
PCOC RHEUMATOLOGY
new patients
THE BRIDGE PCN
new patients
BLAKELANDS HOSPITAL
new patients
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MK16 8EF sits in Newport Pagnell, 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.
100% of premises at MK16 8EF can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK16 8EF. 50% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 50% 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. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.
Translating the numbers at MK16 8EF into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 302.61 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK16 8EF. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at MK16 8EF average 448.67 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 302.61 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 16 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK16 8EF, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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.
Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 1.35 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
In the latest month of data, 57 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to MK16 8EF is Portfields Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.43 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK16 8EF is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.
The LSOA covering MK16 8EF has a population of approximately 1561. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to MK16 8EF is Stockport, 108.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 112.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 114.6 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK16 8EF 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 8EF 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 8EF: remote working 70/100, family 65/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.
MK16 8EF falls within the Milton Keynes local authority area. The immediate area is Newport Pagnell, 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 8EF is close to the area average of 95%.
How does MK16 8EF compare to its neighbours? MK16 8EE (0.15 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 60% gigabit. MK16 8TJ (0.24 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8PX (0.24 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8QJ (0.24 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
When choosing a broadband provider at MK16 8EF, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.
Pulling the data together for MK16 8EF, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK16 8EF is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Milton Keynes as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Newport Pagnell has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.
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.
Data is a starting point for Newport Pagnell. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.
MK16 8EF in Newport Pagnell: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.
Frequently asked questions about MK16 8EF
What are the broadband speeds available at MK16 8EF?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK16 8EF. Maximum download speeds reach 50% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 50%.
What is the average house price near MK16 8EF?
No recent house price data is available for MK16 8EF.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK16 8EF?
MK16 8EF has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK16 8EF area?
The nearest school is Portfields Primary School (Primary), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK16 8EF compare to other areas?
57 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is MK16 8EF for remote working?
MK16 8EF scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.
What is the mobile signal like at MK16 8EF?
4G outdoor coverage at MK16 8EF is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK16 8EF?
EPC data for MK16 8EF is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK16 8EF?
The most common council tax band near MK16 8EF is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK16 8EF?
GP surgery data for MK16 8EF is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK16 8EF?
The nearest train station to MK16 8EF is Stockport, 108.8 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK16 8EF a suitable area for families?
MK16 8EF scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.
What is the air quality like at MK16 8EF?
Air quality at MK16 8EF is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK16 8EF?
EV charging data for MK16 8EF is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK16 8EF?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK16 8EFRemote Worker
70Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
65Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Newport Pagnell
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01016788
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