MK16 postcode

Broadband in MK16 8FB

Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 14 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK16 8FB

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK16 8FB

Based on 28 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

133

Mbps

Upload

95

Mbps

Latency

14

ms

Tests

28

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at MK16 8FB

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK16 8FB

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

3

towers

Nearest Tower

1.6

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.8%

5G Outdoor

99.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 57

violent crime44%25
anti social behaviour11%6
public order9%5
other theft7%4
vehicle crime7%4
burglary5%3
criminal damage arson5%3
drugs4%2
other crime4%2
shoplifting4%2
possession of weapons2%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Cedars Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Tickford Park Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Green Park SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
E-Act Ousedale SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Portfields Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

🟠

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

Environment Agency flood risk data

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 004D

Population

1,709

Census 2021

Density

3444

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016794

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,959

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 004D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income928,435Least deprived
Employment1029,773Least deprived
Education79Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Gridserve

Type 222kW · Rapid

1.1 mi

away

Newport Pagnell - Southbound Supercharger

CCS12 pointsTesla

1.2 mi

away

🔋

Gridserve

Type 222kW · Rapid

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Tesla

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 220 points

1.6 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Milton Keynes

D

Most common: Band D

2,141/yr · Milton Keynes

A
5%£1,427
B
15%£1,664
C
25%£1,903
D
27%£2,141
E
16%£2,618
F
7%£3,095
G
4%£3,568
H
1%£4,282

Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

B

Most common: Band B

EPC score 81–91

A
0%
B
4%
C
3%
D
0%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR.

MK16 8QT·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PCOC UROLOGY SERVICE

MK16 8QT·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PCOC RHEUMATOLOGY

MK16 8QT·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE BRIDGE PCN

MK16 8QT·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

BLAKELANDS HOSPITAL

MK14 5HR·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK16 8FB

Newport Pagnell is home to MK16 8FB. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at MK16 8FB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at MK16 8FB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 95.25 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 14 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.

FWA broadband has not reached MK16 8FB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at MK16 8FB average 133.18 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 95.25 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 28 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK16 8FB, 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 1.56 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 anti social behaviour and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK16 8FB is Cedars Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.21 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK16 8FB 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 2.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK16 8FB has a population of approximately 1709. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 109.5 miles from MK16 8FB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 112.9 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 115.2 miles.

Properties around MK16 8FB most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK16 8FB is available across 100% of the area. 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 8FB: remote working 40/100, family 65/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK16 8FB 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 8FB is close to the area average of 95%.

How does MK16 8FB compare to its neighbours? MK16 8FF (0.03 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK16 8EP (0.03 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8YX (0.04 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8ET (0.04 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 96.4% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK16 8FB, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK16 8FB, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK16 8FB 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.

Before making a decision about MK16 8FB, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for MK16 8FB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Newport Pagnell hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about MK16 8FB

What are the broadband speeds available at MK16 8FB?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK16 8FB. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK16 8FB?

No recent house price data is available for MK16 8FB.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK16 8FB?

MK16 8FB has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK16 8FB area?

The nearest school is Cedars Primary School (Primary), 0.21 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK16 8FB 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 8FB for remote working?

MK16 8FB scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK16 8FB?

4G outdoor coverage at MK16 8FB is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK16 8FB?

EPC data for MK16 8FB is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK16 8FB?

The most common council tax band near MK16 8FB is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK16 8FB?

GP surgery data for MK16 8FB is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK16 8FB?

The nearest train station to MK16 8FB is Stockport, 109.5 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK16 8FB a suitable area for families?

MK16 8FB scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at MK16 8FB?

Air quality at MK16 8FB is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.4 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK16 8FB?

EV charging data for MK16 8FB is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK16 8FB?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK16 8FB

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

65

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Newport Pagnell

District

Milton Keynes

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01016794

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