Broadband in MK17 9BN

This is the area guide for MK17 9BN, located in Stoke Hammond (Buckinghamshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at MK17 9BN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 81.8% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 81.8% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 82% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK17 9BN. 20% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 80% 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 MK17 9BN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 179.36 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 sits at 25 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. 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 9BN. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK17 9BN see average downloads of 280.98 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 179.36 Mbps. Latency sits at 25 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 31 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK17 9BN, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.6 km away.

The average property price at MK17 9BN is £653,500. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

17 crimes were reported near MK17 9BN in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Water Hall Primary School is the closest school at 0.63 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 9BN 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 9BN has a population of approximately 2568. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 116.4 miles from MK17 9BN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 120 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 122.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK17 9BN 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 9BN 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 9BN: remote working 70/100, family 75/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

MK17 9BN falls within the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The immediate area is Stoke Hammond, 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 9BN is above the area average of 92%.

How does MK17 9BN compare to its neighbours? MK17 9BF (0.21 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 50% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. MK2 3JZ (0.26 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 16.7% superfast coverage and 16.7% gigabit. MK17 9BD (0.3 miles, Great Brickhill) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK2 3PF (0.32 miles, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9BN has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK17 9BN, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for MK17 9BN, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK17 9BN is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Stoke Hammond 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 9BN, 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.

This covers the key data for MK17 9BN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Stoke Hammond hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.