MK16 postcode
Broadband in MK16 9NU
Sherington, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK16 9NU
Sherington covers the MK16 9NU postcode in Milton Keynes. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Strong broadband in this part of Sherington. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Sherington beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Sherington 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 MK16 9NU: 104 Mbps. Upload: 42 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.
Every premises at MK16 9NU 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 £843,600. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 191% higher than the national figure. Based on five Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £1,480,000. A property in May 2025. Higher than the local average. Possibly a larger property. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.
1 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near MK16 9NU. Nearest: Sherington Church of England School. Distance: 0.31 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Cedars Primary School (1.89 mi). Also: Tickford Park Primary School (1.96 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: 2.2 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,450. Median age: 42. Rural area. 52 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 108.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (111.9 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (114.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.53 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Tesla.
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: NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR.. Distance: 1.8 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 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.
Sherington 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.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
Numbers only go so far. Visit MK16 9NU on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That covers the key data for MK16 9NU. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK16 9NU
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK16 9NU
Based on 7 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
104
Mbps
Upload
42
Mbps
Latency
10
ms
Tests
7
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK16 9NU
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK16 9NU
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Area suitability scores
MK16 9NURemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£843,600
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£1,480,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £1,480,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £750,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £860,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £875,000 | HIGH STREET | |
| £253,000 | HIGH STREET |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 1
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherington Church of England School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Tickford Park Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.0 mi |
| Portfields Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.2 mi |
| E-Act Ousedale School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.4 mi |
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Check Deals →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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band D
EPC score 55–68
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Milton Keynes
Most common: Band D
~£2,141/yr · Milton Keynes
Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
108.6 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
111.9 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
114.3 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR.
new patients
PCOC UROLOGY SERVICE
new patients
PCOC RHEUMATOLOGY
new patients
THE BRIDGE PCN
new patients
BLAKELANDS HOSPITAL
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Newport Pagnell - Southbound Supercharger
2.5 mi
away
Gridserve
2.5 mi
away
Gridserve
2.6 mi
away
EV Charger
2.6 mi
away
BP
3.0 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016802
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
18,891
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 002E (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 7 | 22,675 | Above average |
| Employment | 10 | 31,196 | Least deprived |
| Education | 9 | 3 | Least deprived |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 002E
Population
1,450
Census 2021
Density
52
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Sherington
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01016802
Frequently asked questions about MK16 9NU
What are the broadband speeds available at MK16 9NU?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK16 9NU. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK16 9NU?
Average property price near MK16 9NU: £843,600. Based on 5 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a other for £1,480,000 in 2025.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK16 9NU?
MK16 9NU has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.
What schools are nearby in the MK16 9NU area?
The nearest school to MK16 9NU is Sherington Church of England School (Primary), 0.31 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK16 9NU compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 1 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK16 9NU for remote working?
MK16 9NU scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at MK16 9NU?
4G outdoor coverage at MK16 9NU is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 99.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK16 9NU?
EPC data is not yet available for MK16 9NU. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK16 9NU?
The most common council tax band in Milton Keynes is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2237 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK16 9NU?
The nearest GP surgery to MK16 9NU is NEWPORT PAGNELL MED.CTR., 1.8 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK16 9NU?
The nearest train station to MK16 9NU is Stockport, 108.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (111.9 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (114.3 mi).
Is MK16 9NU a suitable area for families?
MK16 9NU scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at MK16 9NU?
Air quality at MK16 9NU is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.2 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK16 9NU?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK16 9NU is 2.53 miles away (Tesla, CCS). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK16 9NU?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK16 9NU. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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