MK18 postcode
Broadband in MK18 1ER
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 10 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
11% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK18 1ER
Considering Buckingham? MK18 1ER sits in the Buckinghamshire 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 MK18 1ER is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Buckingham beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 11%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 11% coverage. Gigabit is available to some, not all.
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK18 1ER: 180 Mbps. Upload: 102 Mbps. Latency: 14ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 20 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK18 1ER meets the broadband USO. Only 11.1% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
One cell tower within 1km. Three within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.69km. 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 MK18 1ER. 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.
53 crimes recorded in the latest month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (22). Second: anti social behaviour (7). Third: other theft (6). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.
Five schools near MK18 1ER. Nearest: University of Buckingham. Distance: 0.15 miles. Type: Higher Education. Second nearest: George Grenville Academy (0.17 mi). Also: Buckingham School (0.27 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: 1.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,432. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4291 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Health outcomes trail the national average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 109.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (113.2 mi). And Manchester Oxford Road (114.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.16 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Monta Charge.
Council tax: mostly Band D. Many larger, higher-banded properties here. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: THE SWAN PRACTICE. Distance: 0.3 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: 99.8%. 5G outdoor: 96.5%. 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: 49/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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.
Buckingham has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK18 1ER before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
MK18 1ER 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.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 11% | 11% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 11% | 11% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK18 1ER
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK18 1ER
Based on 20 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
180
Mbps
Upload
102
Mbps
Latency
14
ms
Tests
20
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK18 1ER
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 1ER
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
3
towers
Nearest Tower
0.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
MK18 1ERRemote Worker
49Based 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
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: 53
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Buckingham | Higher Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| George Grenville Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Buckingham School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Royal Latin School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Buckingham Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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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 E
EPC score 39–54
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Buckinghamshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire
Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
109.2 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
113.2 mi
by road
Manchester Oxford Road
114.9 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
THE SWAN PRACTICE
new patients
BRACKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
WATLING STREET PRACTICE
new patients
THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE
new patients
PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
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
Monta Charge
0.2 mi
away
Monta Charge
0.2 mi
away
Monta Charge
0.4 mi
away
Pod Point
0.6 mi
away
Tesla
3.5 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017645
Overall IMD Decile
5 / 10
Average
Ranked
13,183
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 002B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 4 | 12,624 | Below average |
| Employment | 6 | 17,576 | Average |
| Education | 4 | 22 | Below average |
| Health | 3 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 5 | N/A | Average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 002B
Population
1,432
Census 2021
Density
4291
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Buckingham
District
Buckinghamshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017645
Frequently asked questions about MK18 1ER
What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 1ER?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 1ER. Maximum download speeds reach 11% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 11%.
What is the average house price near MK18 1ER?
No recent house price data for MK18 1ER. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 1ER?
MK18 1ER 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 MK18 1ER area?
The nearest school to MK18 1ER is University of Buckingham (Higher Education), 0.15 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK18 1ER compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 53 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK18 1ER for remote working?
MK18 1ER scores 49/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at MK18 1ER?
4G outdoor coverage at MK18 1ER is 99.8%, with 5G outdoor at 96.5%. 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 MK18 1ER?
EPC data is not yet available for MK18 1ER. 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 MK18 1ER?
The most common council tax band in Buckinghamshire is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 1ER?
The nearest GP surgery to MK18 1ER is THE SWAN PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK18 1ER?
The nearest train station to MK18 1ER is Stockport, 109.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (113.2 mi) and Manchester Oxford Road (114.9 mi).
Is MK18 1ER a suitable area for families?
MK18 1ER scores 65/100 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 MK18 1ER?
Air quality at MK18 1ER is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.4 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK18 1ER?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK18 1ER is 0.16 miles away (Monta Charge, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 1ER?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 11% of premises at MK18 1ER. Gigabit coverage reaches 11%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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