Broadband in MK19 7BE

Looking at MK19 7BE in Cosgrove? 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.

85.7% of premises at MK19 7BE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 85.7% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK19 7BE. 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.

Translating the numbers at MK19 7BE into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 4.95 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 29 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK19 7BE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK19 7BE see average downloads of 17.1 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 4.95 Mbps. Latency sits at 29 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK19 7BE, 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.

The nearest tower is 2.15 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK19 7BE totalled 31 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK19 7BE is Cosgrove Village Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.6 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK19 7BE 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 2.2 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK19 7BE has a population of approximately 1406. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 106.6 miles from MK19 7BE. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 110.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 112.4 miles.

Properties around MK19 7BE most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK19 7BE is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 MK19 7BE: remote working 35/100, family 65/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK19 7BE falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Cosgrove, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK19 postcode area contains 347 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK19 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK19 7BE is below the area average of 93%.

How does MK19 7BE compare to its neighbours? MK19 7JG (0.54 miles, Cosgrove) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK19 7HR (0.55 miles, Castlethorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 98.1% gigabit. MK19 7JJ (0.56 miles, Cosgrove) has 100% superfast coverage and 72.7% gigabit. MK19 7FA (0.56 miles, Cosgrove) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK19 7BE gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. 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 MK19 7BE, here is what stands out. West Northamptonshire 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. Cosgrove 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for MK19 7BE. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for MK19 7BE. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Cosgrove hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.