MK18 postcode

Broadband in MK18 7RN

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 22 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 22 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

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 7RN

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK18 7RN

Based on 51 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

359

Mbps

Upload

174

Mbps

Latency

6

ms

Tests

51

results

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

Digital Divide at MK18 7RN

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 7RN

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.9

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£464,600

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£348,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£348,000MAYFLOWER STREET
£750,000MAYFLOWER STREET
£330,000MAYFLOWER STREET
£365,000MAYFLOWER STREET
£530,000MAYFLOWER STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 38

violent crime34%13
anti social behaviour18%7
other theft13%5
public order11%4
shoplifting8%3
drugs5%2
criminal damage arson5%2
burglary3%1
vehicle crime3%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Lace Hill AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Bourton Meadow AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Buckingham SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Royal Latin SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
George Grenville AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 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

Environment Agency flood risk data

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 001E

Population

1,681

Census 2021

Density

1145

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01033953

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,755

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 001C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,089Above average
Employment928,004Least deprived
Education95Least deprived
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Pod Point

Type 24 points

0.3 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

0.5 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

0.9 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

0.9 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

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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

B

Most common: Band B

EPC score 81–91

A
0%
B
17%
C
5%
D
0%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SWAN PRACTICE

MK18 1NU·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HMP SPRING HILL

HP18 0TL·6.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP GRENDON

HP18 0TL·6.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·7.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·7.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK18 7RN

Looking at MK18 7RN in Buckingham? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK18 7RN gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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.

Here is how the broadband at MK18 7RN maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 173.99 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 6 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK18 7RN. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK18 7RN average 359.38 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 173.99 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 51 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK18 7RN 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 7RN. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.95 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at MK18 7RN is £464,600. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 38 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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 7RN is Lace Hill Academy. It is a Primary school, 0.16 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK18 7RN 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 7RN has a population of approximately 1681. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 110 miles from MK18 7RN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 114 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 115.8 miles.

Properties around MK18 7RN most commonly fall into council tax 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 7RN 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 7RN: remote working 40/100, family 65/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK18 7RN 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 7RN is above the area average of 88%.

How does MK18 7RN compare to its neighbours? MK18 7RA (0.03 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.8% gigabit. MK18 7RG (0.05 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 7RL (0.05 miles, Buckingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 85.2% gigabit. MK18 7RB (0.06 miles, Buckingham) has 98.2% superfast coverage and 94.7% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK18 7RN, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK18 7RN, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK18 7RN 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.

Data is a starting point for Buckingham. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for MK18 7RN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Buckingham hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about MK18 7RN

What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 7RN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 7RN. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK18 7RN?

The average property price at MK18 7RN is £464,600, based on 5 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 7RN?

MK18 7RN has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK18 7RN area?

The nearest school is Lace Hill Academy (Primary), 0.16 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK18 7RN compare to other areas?

38 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is MK18 7RN for remote working?

MK18 7RN scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK18 7RN?

4G outdoor coverage at MK18 7RN is 99.8%. 5G reaches 96.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK18 7RN?

EPC data for MK18 7RN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK18 7RN?

The most common council tax band near MK18 7RN is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 7RN?

GP surgery data for MK18 7RN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK18 7RN?

The nearest train station to MK18 7RN is Stockport, 110 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK18 7RN a suitable area for families?

MK18 7RN scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at MK18 7RN?

Air quality at MK18 7RN 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 7RN?

EV charging data for MK18 7RN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 7RN?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK18 7RN

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

65

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

Value for Money

50

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Buckingham

District

Buckinghamshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033953

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