MK6 postcode

Broadband in MK6 3AY

Simpson and Ashland, Milton Keynes

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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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)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK6 3AY

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK6 3AY

Based on 47 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

284

Mbps

Upload

222

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

47

results

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

Digital Divide at MK6 3AY

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK6 3AY

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

8

towers

Nearest Tower

1.1

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.8%

5G Outdoor

99.2%

Networks with 4G

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

House prices

Average price

£475,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£475,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£475,000HANMER ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 234

violent crime37%86
shoplifting14%32
drugs8%19
criminal damage arson8%19
other theft6%14
public order6%14
other crime5%12
anti social behaviour5%12
vehicle crime5%11
burglary3%8
robbery1%2
bicycle theft1%2
theft from the person1%2
possession of weapons0%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Charles Warren AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
The Open UniversityHigher EducationNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Langland Community SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Baytul Ilm Secondary SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
The Redway SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.8 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)1.5 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: Milton Keynes 023F

Population

1,961

Census 2021

Density

873

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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: E01033498

Overall IMD Decile

2 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

5,584

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 023F (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income38,167Below average
Employment25,800Most deprived
Education421Below average
Health3N/ABelow average
Crime11Most deprived
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

🔋

Open University

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Open University

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

0.6 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 24 points

0.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Milton Keynes

D

Most common: Band D

2,141/yr · Milton Keynes

A
5%£1,427
B
15%£1,664
C
25%£1,903
D
27%£2,141
E
16%£2,618
F
7%£3,095
G
4%£3,568
H
1%£4,282

Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE GROVE SURGERY

MK6 4NG·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE

MK6 5LD·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

MK6 4NE·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

MK URGENT CARE SERVICES OOH

MK6 5NG·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CNWL-MK MEDICAL PRESCRIBER

MK6 5NG·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK6 3AY

Looking at MK6 3AY in Simpson and Ashland? 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 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at MK6 3AY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at MK6 3AY mean in practice? Upload speeds average 222.32 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK6 3AY. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK6 3AY see average downloads of 283.97 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 222.32 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 47 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK6 3AY 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 8. The nearest tower is 1.07 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at MK6 3AY averages £475,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

234 crimes were reported near MK6 3AY in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Charles Warren Academy is the closest school at 0.21 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 MK6 3AY 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 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK6 3AY has a population of approximately 1961. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 113.7 miles from MK6 3AY. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 117.2 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 119.4 miles.

Properties around MK6 3AY most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes. The three most common bands are D (27%), C (25%), E (16%). 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK6 3AY is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.8%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 99.2%. 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 MK6 3AY: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK6 3AY falls within the Milton Keynes local authority area. The immediate area is Simpson and Ashland, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK6 postcode area contains 614 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK6 ranges from 67% to 100%. MK6 3AY is close to the area average of 100%.

How does MK6 3AY compare to its neighbours? MK6 3AE (0.07 miles, Simpson and Ashland) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK6 3AD (0.08 miles, Simpson and Ashland) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK6 3FF (0.09 miles, Simpson and Ashland) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK6 3EF (0.1 miles, Simpson and Ashland) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK6 3AY, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK6 3AY, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK6 3AY is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Milton Keynes 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. Simpson and Ashland 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.

Data is a starting point for Simpson and Ashland. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for MK6 3AY in Simpson and Ashland. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.

Frequently asked questions about MK6 3AY

What are the broadband speeds available at MK6 3AY?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK6 3AY. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK6 3AY?

The average property price at MK6 3AY is £475,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK6 3AY?

MK6 3AY has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK6 3AY area?

The nearest school is Charles Warren Academy (Primary), 0.21 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK6 3AY compare to other areas?

234 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is MK6 3AY for remote working?

MK6 3AY scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK6 3AY?

4G outdoor coverage at MK6 3AY is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK6 3AY?

EPC data for MK6 3AY is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK6 3AY?

The most common council tax band near MK6 3AY is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK6 3AY?

GP surgery data for MK6 3AY is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK6 3AY?

The nearest train station to MK6 3AY is Stockport, 113.7 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK6 3AY a suitable area for families?

MK6 3AY scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at MK6 3AY?

Air quality at MK6 3AY is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK6 3AY?

EV charging data for MK6 3AY is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK6 3AY?

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

Area suitability scores

MK6 3AY

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

50

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

Simpson and Ashland

District

Milton Keynes

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033498

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