Broadband in MK17 0QF

MK17 0QF is in Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire. 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.

Broadband at MK17 0QF is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Great Horwood beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Great Horwood ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK17 0QF: 281 Mbps. Upload: 260 Mbps. Latency: 30ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 22 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK17 0QF 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.

Homes here average £360,500. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 24% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £361,000. A semi-detached in March 2025. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £36,050. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 6 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (4). Second: drugs (2). 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 MK17 0QF. Nearest: Great Horwood Church of England School. Distance: 0.4 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Sir Thomas Fremantle School (1.85 mi). Also: Winslow Church of England School (1.9 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: 1,582. Median age: 42. Rural area. 75 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. Living environment quality is lower than average. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 113 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (116.9 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (118.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.37 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EVC.

Council tax: mostly Band D. Many larger, higher-banded properties here. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: HMP WOODHILL. Distance: 3.9 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: 99.8%. 5G outdoor: 96.5%. 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: 85/100. 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+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Great Horwood 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK17 0QF 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.

MK17 0QF has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.