MK9 postcode
Broadband in MK9 4AB
Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK9 4AB. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK9 4AB
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK9 4AB
Based on 132 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
206
Mbps
Upload
125
Mbps
Latency
15
ms
Tests
132
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK9 4AB
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK9 4AB
Within 1 km
3
towers
Within 2 km
5
towers
Nearest Tower
0.2
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
£141,671
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£165,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £165,000 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £105,000 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £172,999 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £190,000 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £203,700 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £80,000 | ALBION PLACE | |
| £75,000 | ALBION PLACE |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 365
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Orchard Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Shepherdswell Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Downs Barn School | Primary | Not 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
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: Milton Keynes 014D
Population
2,488
Census 2021
Density
995
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016768
Overall IMD Decile
5 / 10
Average
Ranked
15,798
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 014D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 5 | 14,323 | Average |
| Employment | 6 | 18,635 | Average |
| Education | 6 | 15 | Average |
| Health | 6 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 3 | N/A | Below 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
bp pulse
0.2 mi
away
bp pulse
0.2 mi
away
EV Charger
0.6 mi
away
ChargePoint
0.7 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.7 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Milton Keynes
Most common: Band D
~£2,141/yr · Milton Keynes
Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
FISHERMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE
new patients
SOVEREIGN MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
MK URGENT CARE SERVICES OOH
new patients
CNWL-MK MEDICAL PRESCRIBER
new patients
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Central Milton Keynes is home to MK9 4AB. 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 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 MK9 4AB 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.
What do the broadband speeds at MK9 4AB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 124.72 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.
FWA broadband has not reached MK9 4AB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.
Ookla Speedtest users at MK9 4AB see average downloads of 205.98 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 124.72 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 132 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK9 4AB, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 3 cell towers within 1 km of MK9 4AB. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 5. The nearest tower is 0.23 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
Property at MK9 4AB averages £141,671, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 7 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
Crime in the LSOA covering MK9 4AB totalled 365 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The Willows School and Early Years Centre is the closest school at 0.32 miles. It is a Primary school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK9 4AB 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 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre.
The LSOA covering MK9 4AB has a population of approximately 2488. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to MK9 4AB is Stockport, 111.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 115.1 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 117.3 miles.
Properties around MK9 4AB most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes. The three most common bands are D (27%), C (25%), E (16%). 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 MK9 4AB is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.8%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 99.2%. 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 MK9 4AB: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
MK9 4AB falls within the Milton Keynes local authority area. The immediate area is Central Milton Keynes, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK9 postcode area contains 265 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK9 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK9 4AB is above the area average of 94%.
How does MK9 4AB compare to its neighbours? MK9 4AH (0.04 miles, Central Milton Keynes) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK9 4AW (0.05 miles, Central Milton Keynes) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK9 4AU (0.05 miles, Central Milton Keynes) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK9 4AT (0.06 miles, Central Milton Keynes) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK9 4AB, 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 MK9 4AB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK9 4AB is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Milton Keynes 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. Central Milton Keynes 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 Central Milton Keynes. 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.
That is the full data picture for MK9 4AB in Central Milton Keynes. 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 MK9 4AB
What are the broadband speeds available at MK9 4AB?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK9 4AB. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK9 4AB?
The average property price at MK9 4AB is £141,671, based on 7 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK9 4AB?
MK9 4AB has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK9 4AB area?
The nearest school is The Willows School and Early Years Centre (Primary), 0.32 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK9 4AB compare to other areas?
365 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is MK9 4AB for remote working?
MK9 4AB scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at MK9 4AB?
4G outdoor coverage at MK9 4AB is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK9 4AB?
EPC data for MK9 4AB is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK9 4AB?
The most common council tax band near MK9 4AB is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK9 4AB?
GP surgery data for MK9 4AB is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK9 4AB?
The nearest train station to MK9 4AB is Stockport, 111.6 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK9 4AB a suitable area for families?
MK9 4AB scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.
What is the air quality like at MK9 4AB?
Air quality at MK9 4AB is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK9 4AB?
EV charging data for MK9 4AB is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK9 4AB?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK9 4ABRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
50Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
85Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Central Milton Keynes
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01016768
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