Broadband in MK17 0SU

This is the area guide for MK17 0SU, located in Swanbourne (Buckinghamshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK17 0SU stands at 58.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 58.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 58.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 58% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK17 0SU. 41.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 58.3% 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 0SU mean in practice? Upload speeds average 231.65 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 33 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. 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 0SU. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK17 0SU see average downloads of 239.1 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 231.65 Mbps. Latency sits at 33 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK17 0SU, 25% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 58.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 7.8 km away.

House prices near MK17 0SU sit at £405,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK17 0SU is Swanbourne Church of England VA School. It is a Primary school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK17 0SU 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 MK17 0SU has a population of approximately 1206. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 116 miles from MK17 0SU. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 119.9 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 121.8 miles.

Properties around MK17 0SU 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 0SU 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for MK17 0SU: remote working 50/100, family 85/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK17 0SU falls within the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The immediate area is Swanbourne, 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 0SU is below the area average of 92%.

How does MK17 0SU compare to its neighbours? MK17 0SJ (0.05 miles, Swanbourne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 0FJ (0.07 miles, Swanbourne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 0SL (0.13 miles, Swanbourne) has 67.6% superfast coverage and 67.6% gigabit. MK17 0SH (0.13 miles, Swanbourne) has 92.9% superfast coverage and 92.9% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK17 0SU, 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.

Pulling the data together for MK17 0SU, here is what stands out. 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. Swanbourne 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for MK17 0SU. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for MK17 0SU in Swanbourne. 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.