Broadband in MK10 7LY

Considering Broughton and Milton Keynes? MK10 7LY 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 MK10 7LY is mixed. Superfast reaches 92% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 92%. 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: 92% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK10 7LY: 240 Mbps. Upload: 77 Mbps. Latency: 5ms. 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 26 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK10 7LY meets the broadband USO. 91.7% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Zero cell towers within 1km. Seven within 2km. Reasonable tower density for the area. Nearest mast: 1.23km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Broughton and Milton Keynes average £463,495. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 60% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £459,995. A semi-detached in March 2021. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

50 crimes recorded in the latest month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (26). Second: anti social behaviour (10). Third: public order (4). 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 MK10 7LY. Nearest: Glebe Farm School. Distance: 0.88 miles. Type: All-through. Second nearest: Broughton Fields Primary School (1.06 mi). Also: St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary (1.1 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: 1.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,929. Median age: 42. Rural area. 373 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. Living environment quality is lower than average. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 113.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (116.7 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.37 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

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: BROOKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE. Distance: 0.2 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: 79/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 65/100. 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.

Broughton and Milton Keynes is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around MK10 7LY at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

MK10 7LY has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.