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Broadband in MK18 1FL

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 26 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 26 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK18 1FL

Considering Buckingham? MK18 1FL 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.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Buckingham beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Buckingham ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK18 1FL: 238 Mbps. Upload: 115 Mbps. Latency: 27ms. 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. Data from 27 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK18 1FL meets the broadband USO. 100% 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.

Two cell towers within 1km. Three within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.51km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Homes here average £338,056. That's above the UK average of £290,000. About 17% higher than the national figure. Based on 18 Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £340,000. A terraced in November 2025. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £33,806. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 45 in one month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (20). Second: other theft (6). Third: anti social behaviour (6). 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 MK18 1FL. Nearest: Buckingham Primary School. Distance: 0.23 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Maids Moreton Church of England School (0.31 mi). Also: George Grenville Academy (0.91 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: 2,320. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 1109 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 108.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (112.6 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (114.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.96 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: 0.5 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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 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.

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.

Numbers only go so far. Visit MK18 1FL 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 MK18 1FL. 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.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical 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
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK18 1FL

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK18 1FL

Based on 27 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

238

Mbps

Upload

115

Mbps

Latency

27

ms

Tests

27

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at MK18 1FL

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 1FL

Within 1 km

2

towers

Within 2 km

3

towers

Nearest Tower

0.5

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK18 1FL

Remote Worker

85

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

Family

70

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

60

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£338,056

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£340,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£340,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£375,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£345,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£335,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£340,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£410,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£340,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£440,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£245,000WHITEHEAD WAY
£325,000WHITEHEAD WAY

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 45

violent crime44%20
other theft13%6
anti social behaviour13%6
criminal damage arson11%5
drugs7%3
shoplifting4%2
public order4%2
vehicle crime2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Buckingham Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Maids Moreton Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
George Grenville AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Buckingham SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
University of BuckinghamHigher EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi

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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

Environment Agency flood risk data

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

C

Most common: Band C

EPC score 69–80

A
0%
B
46%
C
65%
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

🚂

Stockport

108.6 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

112.6 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

114.3 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SWAN PRACTICE

MK18 1NU·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·6.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·6.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·6.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PCOC GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·6.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 24 points

1.3 mi

away

Tesla

CCS4 points

4.0 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017646

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

20,258

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 002C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income515,647Average
Employment618,225Average
Education517Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 002C

Population

2,320

Census 2021

Density

1109

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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

Buckingham

District

Buckinghamshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017646

Frequently asked questions about MK18 1FL

What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 1FL?

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

What is the average house price near MK18 1FL?

Average property price near MK18 1FL: £338,056. Based on 18 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a terraced for £340,000 in 2025.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 1FL?

MK18 1FL 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 1FL area?

The nearest school to MK18 1FL is Buckingham Primary School (Primary), 0.23 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK18 1FL compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 45 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK18 1FL for remote working?

MK18 1FL scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well 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 MK18 1FL?

4G outdoor coverage at MK18 1FL 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 1FL?

EPC data is not yet available for MK18 1FL. 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 1FL?

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 1FL?

The nearest GP surgery to MK18 1FL is THE SWAN PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK18 1FL?

The nearest train station to MK18 1FL is Stockport, 108.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (112.6 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (114.3 mi).

Is MK18 1FL a suitable area for families?

MK18 1FL scores 70/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK18 1FL?

Air quality at MK18 1FL 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 1FL?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK18 1FL is 0.96 miles away (Monta Charge, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 1FL?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 1FL. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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