Broadband in MK46 5FS

MK46 5FS is in Olney, Milton Keynes. 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.

Strong broadband in this part of Olney. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Olney beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 89%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 89% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK46 5FS: 273 Mbps. Upload: 55 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. 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 34 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK46 5FS 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.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.83km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Homes here average £632,500. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 118% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £750,000. A property in January 2024. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

19 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (11). Second: shoplifting (3). Third: burglary (2). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near MK46 5FS. Nearest: Olney Middle School. Distance: 0.21 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Olney Infant Academy (0.41 mi). Also: Lavendon School (2.17 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: 2.3 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,702. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4354 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 10 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 105.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (109.1 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (111.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.07 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Connected Kerb.

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: COBBS GARDEN SURGERY. Distance: 0.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 80/100. 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.

Olney has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK46 5FS 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.

MK46 5FS 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.