Broadband in MK19 6BA

This is the area guide for MK19 6BA, located in Old Stratford (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK19 6BA stands at 83.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 66.7% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. 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 6BA. 25% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 75% 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.

Here is how the broadband at MK19 6BA maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 141.43 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached MK19 6BA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK19 6BA see average downloads of 348.29 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 141.43 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 63 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK19 6BA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.19 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near MK19 6BA sit at £329,667 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK19 6BA 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 6BA is Old Stratford Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.39 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK19 6BA 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 6BA 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 107.3 miles from MK19 6BA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 111.1 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 113.1 miles.

Properties around MK19 6BA 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 6BA 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 6BA: remote working 35/100, family 65/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK19 6BA falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Old Stratford, 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 6BA is below the area average of 93%.

How does MK19 6BA compare to its neighbours? MK19 6FN (0.29 miles, Old Stratford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK19 6FL (0.3 miles, Old Stratford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK19 6FH (0.3 miles, Old Stratford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK19 6FJ (0.34 miles, Old Stratford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK19 6BA 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK19 6BA, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Old Stratford 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 6BA. 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 6BA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Old Stratford hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.