MK18 postcode
Broadband in MK18 1NT
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
50% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 96% | 96% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 96% | 96% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 50% | 50% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 50% | 50% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK18 1NT
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK18 1NT
Based on 72 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
93
Mbps
Upload
42
Mbps
Latency
22
ms
Tests
72
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK18 1NT
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 1NT
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
3
towers
Nearest Tower
0.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£2,668,789
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£3,600,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £3,600,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £4,540,156 | HIGH STREET | |
| £2,250,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £285,000 | HIGH STREET |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Grenville Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Buckingham Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Buckingham School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| University of Buckingham | Higher Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Royal Latin School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
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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
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
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
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 |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Monta Charge
0.5 mi
away
Monta Charge
0.5 mi
away
Monta Charge
0.5 mi
away
Pod Point
0.8 mi
away
Tesla
3.7 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Buckinghamshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire
Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band D
EPC score 55–68
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
THE SWAN PRACTICE
new patients
WATLING STREET PRACTICE
new patients
THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE
new patients
PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
PCOC GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
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Buckingham is home to MK18 1NT. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.
Superfast coverage here stands at 95.5%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Looking at the full speed profile for MK18 1NT gives a better picture of what to expect. 20% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 80% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.
What do the broadband speeds at MK18 1NT mean in practice? Upload speeds average 42.42 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency sits at 22 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK18 1NT. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at MK18 1NT average 92.95 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 42.42 Mbps. Latency sits at 22 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 72 speed tests run by local users.
0% of premises at MK18 1NT fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.
There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of MK18 1NT. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.73 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
Property at MK18 1NT averages £2,668,789, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
53 crimes were reported near MK18 1NT in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to MK18 1NT is George Grenville Academy. It is a Primary school, 0.39 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK18 1NT is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.
The LSOA covering MK18 1NT has a population of approximately 1432. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.
Stockport station is the closest rail link at 109 miles from MK18 1NT. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 113 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 114.7 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK18 1NT is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire. The three most common bands are D (22%), E (20%), C (18%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.
Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK18 1NT is available across 99.8% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.3%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.
Suitability scores for MK18 1NT: remote working 65/100, family 65/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.
The local authority for MK18 1NT is Buckinghamshire. The immediate area is Buckingham, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK18 postcode area contains 1232 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK18 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK18 1NT is above the area average of 88%.
How does MK18 1NT compare to its neighbours? MK18 1NH (0.02 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 14.3% gigabit. MK18 1SB (0.02 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 1NU (0.03 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 1RS (0.04 miles, Buckingham) has 92.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK18 1NT, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.
The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.
Pulling the data together for MK18 1NT, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK18 1NT is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Buckinghamshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Buckingham has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.
Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.
Before making a decision about MK18 1NT, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.
That is the full data picture for MK18 1NT in Buckingham. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.
Frequently asked questions about MK18 1NT
What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 1NT?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95.5% of premises at MK18 1NT. Maximum download speeds reach 50% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 50%.
What is the average house price near MK18 1NT?
The average property price at MK18 1NT is £2,668,789, based on 4 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 1NT?
MK18 1NT has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK18 1NT area?
The nearest school is George Grenville Academy (Primary), 0.39 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK18 1NT compare to other areas?
53 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is MK18 1NT for remote working?
MK18 1NT scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.
What is the mobile signal like at MK18 1NT?
4G outdoor coverage at MK18 1NT is 99.8%. 5G reaches 96.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK18 1NT?
EPC data for MK18 1NT is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK18 1NT?
The most common council tax band near MK18 1NT is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 1NT?
GP surgery data for MK18 1NT is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK18 1NT?
The nearest train station to MK18 1NT is Stockport, 109 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK18 1NT a suitable area for families?
MK18 1NT scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.
What is the air quality like at MK18 1NT?
Air quality at MK18 1NT is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK18 1NT?
EV charging data for MK18 1NT is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 1NT?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK18 1NTRemote Worker
65Based 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
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Buckingham
District
Buckinghamshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017645
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