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Broadband in MK8 1EX

Whitehouse, Milton Keynes

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026

Flood Risk

TBC

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 12 March 2026

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Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK8 1EX. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK8 1EX

What broadband is like here

Thinking about Whitehouse? MK8 1EX has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Great news — nearly homes at MK8 1EX can get superfast broadband. Top speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage sits at 100%.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK8 1EX is £579,938, based on 18 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK8 1EX is Whitehouse Primary School (Primary), 0.24 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 80 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk data for this postcode is being updated.
  • Air quality at MK8 1EX is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.8%

5G Outdoor

99.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

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Area suitability scores

MK8 1EX

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

35

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£579,938

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

falling

Most recent sale

£336,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£336,000HEREN LANE
£698,246HEREN LANE
£336,000HEREN LANE
£509,995HEREN LANE
£465,496HEREN LANE
£466,995HEREN LANE
£358,200HEREN LANE
£720,000HEREN LANE
£328,000HEREN LANE
£895,000HEREN LANE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 80

violent crime50%40
vehicle crime10%8
other theft9%7
anti social behaviour9%7
criminal damage arson8%6
shoplifting6%5
public order4%3
bicycle theft3%2
drugs1%1
theft from the person1%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Whitehouse Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Watling AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
The Hazeley AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Watling Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Ashbrook SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
The Woodlands SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Holmwood SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Two Mile Ash SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Oakhill Secure Training CentreOtherNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi

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Council tax bands

Band distribution for Milton Keynes

D

Most common: Band D

2,141/yr · Milton Keynes

A
5%£1,427
B
15%£1,664
C
25%£1,903
D
27%£2,141
E
16%£2,618
F
7%£3,095
G
4%£3,568
H
1%£4,282

Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Milton Keynes Central

1.6 mi

by road

🚂

Wolverton

2.6 mi

by road

🚂

Bletchley

4.0 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WHITEHOUSE HEALTH CENTRE

MK8 1EQ·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PCOC GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICE

MK8 9HN·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MK ENT SERVICE

MK8 9HN·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

HMP OAKHILL STC

MK5 6AJ·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

HMP WOODHILL

MK4 4DA·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)1.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EVC

Type 2

0.5 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.8 mi

away

🔋

Charge Master

Type 22 points

1.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 037B

Population

2,097

Census 2021

Density

3876

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Whitehouse

District

Milton Keynes

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01034467

Frequently asked questions about MK8 1EX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK8 1EX?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK8 1EX. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price at MK8 1EX?

Based on 18 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK8 1EX is £579,938.

What schools are near MK8 1EX?

The nearest school is Whitehouse Primary School (Primary), 0.24 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK8 1EX a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 80 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK8 1EX?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK8 1EX. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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