Broadband in MK17 9BY

Looking at MK17 9BY in Stoke Hammond? 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK17 9BY. 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 MK17 9BY mean in practice? Upload speeds average 134.45 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 sits at 29 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK17 9BY. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK17 9BY see average downloads of 138.97 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 134.45 Mbps. Latency sits at 29 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 64 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK17 9BY 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.

The nearest tower is 2.81 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK17 9BY 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.

The nearest school to MK17 9BY is Newton Leys Primary School. It is a Primary school, 1.57 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK17 9BY is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK17 9BY 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 117.3 miles from MK17 9BY. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 121 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 123.1 miles.

Properties around MK17 9BY most commonly fall into council tax 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.

4G outdoor coverage at MK17 9BY reaches 99.8%. 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 9BY: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK17 9BY is Buckinghamshire. 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 9BY is above the area average of 92%.

How does MK17 9BY compare to its neighbours? MK17 9DQ (0.04 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9FW (0.05 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9FR (0.05 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9BZ (0.05 miles, Stoke Hammond) has 100% superfast coverage and 94.4% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK17 9BY, 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 9BY, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK17 9BY 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 9BY, 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.

That is the full data picture for MK17 9BY in Stoke Hammond. 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.