MK18 postcode

Broadband in MK18 2EX

Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 15 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

50% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 15 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)50%
50%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit50%
50%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at MK18 2EX

Based on 7 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

176

Mbps

Upload

120

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

7

results

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 2EX

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.8%

4G Indoor

99.3%

5G Outdoor

96.5%

Networks with 4G

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

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 12

violent crime75%9
other theft17%2
criminal damage arson8%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
East Claydon Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Furze Down SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Padbury Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.3 mi
Sir Thomas Fremantle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆3.3 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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.1 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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 004D

Population

1,668

Census 2021

Density

51

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017714

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,538

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 004D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income929,313Least deprived
Employment1031,411Least deprived
Education102Least deprived
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Pod Point

Type 24 points

4.8 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

5.1 mi

away

🔋

Monta Charge

Type 22 points

5.3 mi

away

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Monta Charge

Type 22 points

5.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

5.8 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Buckinghamshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire

A
3%£1,459
B
8%£1,702
C
18%£1,946
D
22%£2,189
E
20%£2,676
F
14%£3,162
G
10%£3,648
H
5%£4,378

Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25

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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

F

Most common: Band F

EPC score 21–38

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

HMP SPRING HILL

HP18 0TL·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HMP GRENDON

HP18 0TL·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WADDESDON SURGERY

HP18 0LY·5.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE SWAN PRACTICE

MK18 1NU·5.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

BERRYCROFT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

HP18 1BB·7.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK18 2EX

Looking at MK18 2EX in Middle Claydon? 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at MK18 2EX maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 120.41 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK18 2EX see average downloads of 175.85 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 120.41 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 7 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.7 km away.

12 crimes were reported near MK18 2EX in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include other theft and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

East Claydon Church of England School is the closest school at 0.93 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 MK18 2EX 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 2.1 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK18 2EX has a population of approximately 1668. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK18 2EX is Stockport, 114.5 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 118.6 miles. Manchester Oxford Road offers another option at 120.3 miles.

Properties around MK18 2EX most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire. The three most common bands are D (22%), E (20%), C (18%). 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.

4G outdoor coverage at MK18 2EX reaches 99.8%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.3%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.5%. 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 MK18 2EX: remote working 70/100, family 85/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

MK18 2EX falls within the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The immediate area is Middle Claydon, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK18 postcode area contains 1232 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK18 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK18 2EX is above the area average of 88%.

How does MK18 2EX compare to its neighbours? MK18 2EU (0.27 miles, Middle Claydon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 2ET (0.35 miles, Middle Claydon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 2HB (0.54 miles, Middle Claydon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK18 2HA (0.67 miles, Middle Claydon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK18 2EX, 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 MK18 2EX, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK18 2EX is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Buckinghamshire 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. Middle Claydon 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.

Before making a decision about MK18 2EX, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for MK18 2EX. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Middle Claydon hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about MK18 2EX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 2EX?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 2EX. Maximum download speeds reach 50% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 50%.

What is the average house price near MK18 2EX?

No recent house price data is available for MK18 2EX.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 2EX?

MK18 2EX has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK18 2EX area?

The nearest school is East Claydon Church of England School (Primary), 0.93 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK18 2EX compare to other areas?

12 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is MK18 2EX for remote working?

MK18 2EX scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at MK18 2EX?

4G outdoor coverage at MK18 2EX is 99.8%. 5G reaches 96.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK18 2EX?

EPC data for MK18 2EX is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK18 2EX?

The most common council tax band near MK18 2EX is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 2EX?

GP surgery data for MK18 2EX is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK18 2EX?

The nearest train station to MK18 2EX is Stockport, 114.5 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK18 2EX a suitable area for families?

MK18 2EX scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at MK18 2EX?

Air quality at MK18 2EX is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.1 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK18 2EX?

EV charging data for MK18 2EX is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 2EX?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK18 2EX

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

85

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.

Map

Area info

Parish

Middle Claydon

District

Buckinghamshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017714

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