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Broadband in MK18 4AT

Finmere, Cherwell

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 21 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK18 4AT

Considering Finmere? MK18 4AT sits in the Cherwell area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at MK18 4AT is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Finmere beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 95%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 95% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK18 4AT: 98 Mbps. Upload: 54 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at MK18 4AT meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.56km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Limited house price data for MK18 4AT. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 0 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near MK18 4AT. Nearest: Finmere Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.52 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Beachborough School (1.79 mi). Also: Roundwood Primary School (2.72 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: 1.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,299. Median age: 42. Rural area. 37 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 107.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (111.9 mi). And Manchester Oxford Road (113.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.71 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Tesla.

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: THE SWAN PRACTICE. Distance: 3.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. 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: 81/100. Good setup for working from home. 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.

Finmere 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.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Numbers only go so far. Visit MK18 4AT on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

That's the full picture for MK18 4AT 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.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)95%
95%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)95%
95%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)95%
95%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit95%
95%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK18 4AT

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK18 4AT

Based on 6 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

98

Mbps

Upload

54

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

6

results

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

Digital Divide at MK18 4AT

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

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.8%

5G Outdoor

99.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 4AT

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.6

km away

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK18 4AT

Remote Worker

81

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

Family

90

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.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Finmere Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Beachborough SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Roundwood Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
St James and St John CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Stowe SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆3.2 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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

E

Most common: Band E

EPC score 39–54

A
0%
B
1%
C
1%
D
4%
E
6%
F
2%
G
1%
EPC Open Data Communities API

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Cherwell

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Cherwell

A
5%£1,381
B
15%£1,611
C
25%£1,841
D
27%£2,071
E
16%£2,531
F
7%£2,991
G
4%£3,452
H
1%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Cherwell, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Stockport

107.7 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

111.9 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Oxford Road

113.4 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SWAN PRACTICE

MK18 1NU·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BRACKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

NN13 6QZ·4.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

SOUTH NORTHANTS EXTENDED ACCESS

NN13 6EQ·4.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

SPRINGFIELD SURGERY

NN13 6JJ·4.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

OCCG COMMUNITY GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

OX26 3HA·7.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

Tesla

CCS4 points

0.7 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

3.3 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

3.3 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

3.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 24 points

3.8 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01028483

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

21,179

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Cherwell 011D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income927,341Least deprived
Employment927,988Least deprived
Education93Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime10-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Cherwell 011D

Population

1,299

Census 2021

Density

37

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

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)

Area info

Parish

Finmere

District

Cherwell

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01028483

Frequently asked questions about MK18 4AT

What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 4AT?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises at MK18 4AT. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 95%.

What is the average house price near MK18 4AT?

No recent house price data for MK18 4AT. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 4AT?

MK18 4AT has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What schools are nearby in the MK18 4AT area?

The nearest school to MK18 4AT is Finmere Church of England Primary School (Primary), 0.52 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK18 4AT compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is MK18 4AT for remote working?

MK18 4AT scores 81/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at MK18 4AT?

4G outdoor coverage at MK18 4AT is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 99.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK18 4AT?

EPC data is not yet available for MK18 4AT. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK18 4AT?

The most common council tax band in Cherwell is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2237 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 4AT?

The nearest GP surgery to MK18 4AT is THE SWAN PRACTICE, 3.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK18 4AT?

The nearest train station to MK18 4AT is Stockport, 107.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (111.9 mi) and Manchester Oxford Road (113.4 mi).

Is MK18 4AT a suitable area for families?

MK18 4AT scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK18 4AT?

Air quality at MK18 4AT is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.4 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK18 4AT?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK18 4AT is 0.71 miles away (Tesla, CCS). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 4AT?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises at MK18 4AT. Gigabit coverage reaches 95%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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