MK17 postcode
Broadband in MK17 9DD
Soulbury, Buckinghamshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 17 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
84% Gigabit
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Gigabit broadband (84% Gigabit) is available at MK17 9DD. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 84% | 84% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 84% | 84% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 84% | 84% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 84% | 84% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK17 9DD
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK17 9DD
Based on 48 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
256
Mbps
Upload
223
Mbps
Latency
9
ms
Tests
48
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK17 9DD
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK17 9DD
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£1,132,500
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£880,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £880,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD | |
| £1,525,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD | |
| £1,425,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD | |
| £1,400,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD | |
| £1,200,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD | |
| £365,000 | LEIGHTON ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 4
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ash Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
| Newton Leys Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Water Hall Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.0 mi |
| Sir Herbert Leon Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.1 mi |
| Drayton Park School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.3 mi |
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Flood risk
Zone 2/3
🟠
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
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
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 006B
Population
1,825
Census 2021
Density
89
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017670
Overall IMD Decile
8 / 10
Above average
Ranked
23,341
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 006B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 26,388 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 10 | 30,460 | Least deprived |
| Education | 8 | 6 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
PodPoint 50 kW
3.0 mi
away
PodPoint 7Kw
3.0 mi
away
PodPoint 22 kW
3.0 mi
away
Gridserve
3.2 mi
away
Gridserve
3.9 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Buckinghamshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire
Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band D
EPC score 55–68
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
WESTFIELD ROAD SURGERY
new patients
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
new patients
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
new patients
THE KNOLLS REHAB
new patients
LEIGHTON BUZZARD OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
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Looking at MK17 9DD in Soulbury? 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK17 9DD stands at 84.2%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 84.2% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 84.2% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 84% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Looking at the full speed profile for MK17 9DD gives a better picture of what to expect. 88.2% 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.
Translating the numbers at MK17 9DD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 223.05 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK17 9DD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Ookla Speedtest users at MK17 9DD see average downloads of 255.61 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 223.05 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 48 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK17 9DD, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 88.2% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.
The nearest tower is 2.84 km away.
The average property price at MK17 9DD is £1,132,500. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 6 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
Crime in the LSOA covering MK17 9DD totalled 4 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
High Ash Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 1.69 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 MK17 9DD 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 2.3 micrograms per cubic metre.
The LSOA covering MK17 9DD has a population of approximately 1825. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.
Stockport station is the closest rail link at 117.7 miles from MK17 9DD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 121.4 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 123.5 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK17 9DD is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire. The three most common bands are D (22%), E (20%), C (18%). 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 MK17 9DD is available across 99.8% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.3%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.5%. 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 MK17 9DD: remote working 65/100, family 85/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.
The local authority for MK17 9DD is Buckinghamshire. The immediate area is Soulbury, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK17 postcode area contains 894 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK17 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK17 9DD is below the area average of 92%.
How does MK17 9DD compare to its neighbours? MK17 9EX (0.27 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9BB (0.31 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9LW (0.31 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9FW (0.32 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.
Not every property at MK17 9DD gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 MK17 9DD, a few things are worth highlighting. Buckinghamshire 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. Soulbury 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.
Before making a decision about MK17 9DD, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.
MK17 9DD in Soulbury: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.
Frequently asked questions about MK17 9DD
What are the broadband speeds available at MK17 9DD?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84.2% of premises at MK17 9DD. Maximum download speeds reach 84% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 84.2%.
What is the average house price near MK17 9DD?
The average property price at MK17 9DD is £1,132,500, based on 6 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK17 9DD?
MK17 9DD has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK17 9DD area?
The nearest school is High Ash Church of England Primary School (Primary), 1.69 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK17 9DD compare to other areas?
4 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.
How suitable is MK17 9DD for remote working?
MK17 9DD scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.
What is the mobile signal like at MK17 9DD?
4G outdoor coverage at MK17 9DD is 99.8%. 5G reaches 96.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK17 9DD?
EPC data for MK17 9DD is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK17 9DD?
The most common council tax band near MK17 9DD is Band D. The billing authority is Buckinghamshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK17 9DD?
GP surgery data for MK17 9DD is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK17 9DD?
The nearest train station to MK17 9DD is Stockport, 117.7 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK17 9DD a suitable area for families?
MK17 9DD scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.
What is the air quality like at MK17 9DD?
Air quality at MK17 9DD is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.3 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK17 9DD?
EV charging data for MK17 9DD is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK17 9DD?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 84.2% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK17 9DDRemote Worker
65Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
85Based 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.
Map
Area info
Parish
Soulbury
District
Buckinghamshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017670
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