Broadband in MK17 9DD

MK17 9DD is in Soulbury, Buckinghamshire. 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.

Broadband at MK17 9DD is mixed. Superfast reaches 84% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 84%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 84% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK17 9DD: 256 Mbps. Upload: 223 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 48 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK17 9DD meets the broadband USO. 88.2% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 88.2% of premises.

Homes here average £1,132,500. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 291% higher than the national figure. Based on six Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £880,000. A detached in October 2022. 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.

Police.uk data: 4 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (4). 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 MK17 9DD. Nearest: High Ash Church of England Primary School. Distance: 1.69 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Newton Leys Primary School (1.94 mi). Also: Water Hall Primary School (1.98 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: 1,825. Median age: 42. Rural area. 89 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 117.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (121.4 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (123.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.96 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Podpoint.

Council tax: mostly Band D. Many larger, higher-banded properties here. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: WESTFIELD ROAD SURGERY. Distance: 3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 99.8%. 5G outdoor: 96.5%. 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: 74/100. 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.

Soulbury 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Numbers only go so far. Visit MK17 9DD 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 MK17 9DD. 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.