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Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
75% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK1 1DH
Considering Bletchley and Fenny Stratford? MK1 1DH sits in the Milton Keynes area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Broadband at MK1 1DH is mixed. Superfast reaches 75% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 75%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 75% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.
Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK1 1DH: 304 Mbps. Upload: 222 Mbps. Latency: 7ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 68 speed tests in this area.
One cell tower within 1km. Eight within 2km. Dense mobile infrastructure here. Nearest mast: 0.71km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Limited house price data for MK1 1DH. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Crime figures for this area: 234 in one month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (86). Second: shoplifting (32). Third: drugs (19). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.
Five schools near MK1 1DH. Nearest: Abbeys Primary School. Distance: 0.52 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Lord Grey Academy (0.64 mi). Also: Knowles Nursery School (0.65 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 2/3. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,961. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 873 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 114.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (117.8 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.4 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Gridserve.
Council tax: mostly Band D. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: MKCCG PHYSICIAN. Distance: 0.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 99.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 68/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.
Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.
Numbers only go so far. Visit MK1 1DH on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That covers the key data for MK1 1DH. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 75% | 75% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 75% | 75% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 75% | 75% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 75% | 75% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Real-World Speeds at MK1 1DH
Based on 68 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
304
Mbps
Upload
222
Mbps
Latency
7
ms
Tests
68
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK1 1DH
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
8
towers
Nearest Tower
0.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
MK1 1DHRemote Worker
68Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based 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.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 234
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Lord Grey Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| White Spire School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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Check Deals →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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band A
EPC score 92–100
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
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
114.2 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
117.8 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
119.9 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
MKCCG PHYSICIAN
new patients
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
BEDFORD STREET SURGERY
new patients
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
new patients
WESTFIELD ROAD SURGERY
new patients
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
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Gridserve
0.4 mi
away
Pod Point
0.7 mi
away
Gridserve
1.2 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.4 mi
away
EV Charger
1.7 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01033498
Overall IMD Decile
2 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
5,584
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 023F (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 3 | 8,167 | Below average |
| Employment | 2 | 5,800 | Most deprived |
| Education | 4 | 21 | Below average |
| Health | 3 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 1 | 1 | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 023F
Population
1,961
Census 2021
Density
873
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01033498
Frequently asked questions about MK1 1DH
What are the broadband speeds available at MK1 1DH?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 75% of premises at MK1 1DH. Maximum download speeds reach 75% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 75%.
What is the average house price near MK1 1DH?
No recent house price data for MK1 1DH. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK1 1DH?
MK1 1DH has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.
What schools are nearby in the MK1 1DH area?
The nearest school to MK1 1DH is Abbeys Primary School (Primary), 0.52 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK1 1DH compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 234 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK1 1DH for remote working?
MK1 1DH scores 68/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at MK1 1DH?
4G outdoor coverage at MK1 1DH is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 99.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK1 1DH?
EPC data is not yet available for MK1 1DH. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK1 1DH?
The most common council tax band in Milton Keynes is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2237 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK1 1DH?
The nearest GP surgery to MK1 1DH is MKCCG PHYSICIAN, 0.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK1 1DH?
The nearest train station to MK1 1DH is Stockport, 114.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (117.8 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.9 mi).
Is MK1 1DH a suitable area for families?
MK1 1DH scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at MK1 1DH?
Air quality at MK1 1DH is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.5 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK1 1DH?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK1 1DH is 0.4 miles away (Gridserve, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK1 1DH?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 75% of premises at MK1 1DH. Gigabit coverage reaches 75%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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