MK16 postcode
Broadband in MK16 8RN
Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 11 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
Speed Calculator
Adjust the options below to see how much broadband speed your household needs.
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.
Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK16 8RN. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
Speed Test
Check your current download speed and see how it compares to what is available at MK16 8RN.
The test downloads a 2 MB file from our server and measures how long it takes.
This test measures download speed only. Results vary depending on network conditions.
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) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK16 8RN
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK16 8RN
Based on 32 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
362
Mbps
Upload
222
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
Tests
32
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK16 8RN
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK16 8RN
Within 1 km
2
towers
Within 2 km
3
towers
Nearest Tower
0.9
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£325,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£225,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £225,000 | WORDSWORTH AVENUE | |
| £375,000 | WORDSWORTH AVENUE | |
| £375,000 | WORDSWORTH AVENUE |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 58
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfields Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| E-Act Ousedale School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Green Park School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
| Giffard Park Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
Compare broadband in MK16 8RN
Find the best broadband packages available at your address.
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
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 003D
Population
1,341
Census 2021
Density
5889
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
32
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016789
Overall IMD Decile
7 / 10
Above average
Ranked
21,870
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 003D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,621 | Above average |
| Employment | 8 | 24,597 | Above average |
| Education | 6 | 13 | Average |
| Health | 7 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
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
0.4 mi
away
Gridserve
0.4 mi
away
Gridserve
0.5 mi
away
EV Charger
0.5 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 C
EPC score 69–80
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
Ready to switch? See what's available at your address.
Check Deals →Living near MK16 8RN
Looking at MK16 8RN in Newport Pagnell? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.
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.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK16 8RN. 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.
Translating the numbers at MK16 8RN into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 221.57 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.
FWA broadband has not reached MK16 8RN 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 8RN average 361.57 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 221.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 32 speed tests run by local users.
0% of premises at MK16 8RN 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.
There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of MK16 8RN. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.88 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
House prices near MK16 8RN sit at £325,000 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
In the latest month of data, 58 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 criminal damage arson and vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to MK16 8RN is Portfields Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.23 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK16 8RN 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 8RN has a population of approximately 1341. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to MK16 8RN is Stockport, 108.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 112.2 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 114.5 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK16 8RN 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.
Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK16 8RN 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 8RN: remote working 40/100, family 65/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
The local authority for MK16 8RN is Milton Keynes. 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 8RN is close to the area average of 95%.
How does MK16 8RN compare to its neighbours? MK16 8RE (0.02 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8RF (0.05 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8RH (0.05 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK16 8QR (0.07 miles, Newport Pagnell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Not every property at MK16 8RN gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 8RN, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK16 8RN 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 8RN 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 8RN
What are the broadband speeds available at MK16 8RN?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK16 8RN. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK16 8RN?
The average property price at MK16 8RN is £325,000, based on 3 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK16 8RN?
MK16 8RN has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK16 8RN area?
The nearest school is Portfields Primary School (Primary), 0.23 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK16 8RN compare to other areas?
58 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is MK16 8RN for remote working?
MK16 8RN scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at MK16 8RN?
4G outdoor coverage at MK16 8RN is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK16 8RN?
EPC data for MK16 8RN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK16 8RN?
The most common council tax band near MK16 8RN is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK16 8RN?
GP surgery data for MK16 8RN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK16 8RN?
The nearest train station to MK16 8RN is Stockport, 108.7 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK16 8RN a suitable area for families?
MK16 8RN scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.
What is the air quality like at MK16 8RN?
Air quality at MK16 8RN 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 8RN?
EV charging data for MK16 8RN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK16 8RN?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK16 8RNRemote Worker
40Based 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
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Newport Pagnell
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01016789
Best deals
Compare broadband deals in MK16 8RN
Find the best packages from UK providers in minutes.
Broadband deals for MK16 8RN
Compare Deals