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Broadband in MK18 5BT

Akeley, Buckinghamshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026

Flood Risk

TBC

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData 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)

Living near MK18 5BT

What broadband is like here

MK18 5BT in Akeley — broadband, schools, safety, and property prices all in one place. Here's what the numbers tell us.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for MK18 5BT. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK18 5BT is Akeley Wood Senior School (Independent), 0.92 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk data for this postcode is being updated.
  • Air quality at MK18 5BT is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.8 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.8%

4G Indoor

99.3%

5G Outdoor

96.5%

Networks with 4G

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

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Area suitability scores

MK18 5BT

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

85

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.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Akeley Wood Senior SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Maids Moreton Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
St James and St John CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Buckingham Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Stowe SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Akeley Wood Junior SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆2.4 mi
Bourton Meadow AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
George Grenville AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
University of BuckinghamHigher EducationNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Buckingham SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi

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EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

B

Most common: Band B

EPC score 81–91

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Buckinghamshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire

A
3%£1,459
B
8%£1,702
C
18%£1,946
D
22%£2,189
E
20%£2,676
F
14%£3,162
G
10%£3,648
H
5%£4,378

Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Wolverton

7.5 mi

by road

🚂

Milton Keynes Central

8.5 mi

by road

🚂

Bletchley

10.4 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SWAN PRACTICE

MK18 1NU·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·5.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·5.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·5.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PCOC GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·5.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)1.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

2.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 24 points

3.0 mi

away

Tesla

CCS4 points

5.2 mi

away

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 001C

Population

1,599

Census 2021

Density

48

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

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)

Area info

Parish

Akeley

District

Buckinghamshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033951

Frequently asked questions about MK18 5BT

What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 5BT?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 5BT. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What schools are near MK18 5BT?

The nearest school is Akeley Wood Senior School (Independent), 0.92 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK18 5BT a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 0 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 5BT?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 5BT. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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