Broadband in MK46 4HR

MK46 4HR is in Cold Brayfield, Milton Keynes. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Cold Brayfield beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 44%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 44% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK46 4HR: 93 Mbps. Upload: 25 Mbps. Latency: 38ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Higher latency. Video calls may feel laggy.

Every premises at MK46 4HR meets the broadband USO. 45.5% have access to 300 Mbps+. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Homes here average £461,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 59% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £472,000. A semi-detached in August 2024. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

Crime figures for this area: 3 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: other crime (1). Second: violent crime (1). Third: criminal damage arson (1). 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 MK46 4HR. Nearest: Newton Blossomville Church of England School. Distance: 0.57 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Turvey Primary School (0.85 mi). Also: Lavendon School (0.97 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: 1.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,793. Median age: 42. Rural area. 86 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 107.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (110.3 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (112.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.37 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

Council tax: mostly Band D. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: COBBS GARDEN SURGERY. Distance: 2.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 99.2%. 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: 61/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 90/100. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Cold Brayfield is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK46 4HR 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.

That's the full picture for MK46 4HR based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.