MK16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 565 postcodes across 3 sectors in Milton Keynes.
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
95%
Avg download
260 Mbps
Avg price
£1.6m
Postcodes
565
MK16 covers 565 Milton Keynes postcodes with 86.8% gigabit availability and measured download speeds averaging 260.4 Mbps, the lowest in the Milton Keynes group.
Broadband speeds in MK16
Share of MK16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 565 postcodes in the district.
MK16 marks a transition to slightly slower performance within Milton Keynes. Gigabit-capable networks reach 86.8%, ultrafast covers 86.9%, and superfast achieves 95.4%. Real-world Ookla testing shows average download of 260.4 Mbps and upload of 163.6 Mbps. Speed distribution confirms: 87.7% exceed 300 Mbps, 8.2% fall in 30-300 Mbps, and 2% experience below-10 Mbps speeds. Below-USO breaches occur in 0.1% of postcodes. Cable gigabit provision remains the primary infrastructure with no alternative wireless services recorded. The 565-postcode district suggests slightly less mature gigabit deployment than central Milton Keynes areas.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Avg upload
164 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
11 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
1
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
MK16 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit | Avg house price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK16 0 | 166 | 96% | TBC | 91% | £4.0m |
| MK16 8 | 218 | 96% | TBC | 93% | £407k |
| MK16 9 | 181 | 94% | TBC | 75% | £575k |
All MK16 0 postcodes (166)
All MK16 8 postcodes (218)
All MK16 9 postcodes (181)
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House prices in MK16
Average sale price
£1,591,590
Recorded sales
1,590
Postcodes with sales
393
Based on HM Land Registry price paid records, which cover England and Wales and include commercial as well as residential sales. Averages can be skewed where few sales are recorded.
Living in Milton Keynes
Average house prices in MK16 reach £1,591,590, dramatically higher than all other Milton Keynes postcodes in this batch. This suggests specific neighbourhood quality or location desirability overrides broadband consideration.
Crime per month
53
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
41/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
65/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
55/100
What you get for the local price level
MK16 broadband FAQs
Why are house prices in MK16 so much higher than other Milton Keynes codes?
At £1,591,590 average (nearly triple some peer codes), MK16 likely reflects premium location, schools, or neighbourhood amenities beyond broadband infrastructure.
Is MK16 slower than other Milton Keynes areas?
Yes. At 260.4 Mbps average download, MK16 lags others; gigabit coverage at 86.8% is also slightly lower.
Are any MK16 postcodes below USO?
0.1% fall short of legal protections. Check your specific postcode, particularly if considering a sub-30 Mbps location.
Does reduced speed matter in MK16?
For most households, 260.4 Mbps remains more than adequate, despite being MK16's comparative weakness.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in MK16 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources