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Broadband in MK19 6BN

Wicken, West Northamptonshire

Best available speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Fibre (FTTP)

Yes (100%)

Flood Risk

Very Low

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK19 6BN

Broadband here is nothing short of impressive. In Wicken, you’ll find full fibre broadband available to all residents. That means ultrafast, gigabit-capable speeds are the norm. If you rely on the internet for work, study, or streaming, this postcode certainly doesn’t disappoint.

House prices might raise an eyebrow. The average sits at £381,151, which is higher than the UK average of £290,000. Recent sales have been notably rare, with just one recorded in the last five years. That sale, which happened at Pound Close, reached a staggering £795,000.

Clearly, this area is not just a quiet spot but a desirable one. Caution is warranted when considering safety. In the last month, the area reported ten incidents of crime. Most of these were violent crimes, with eight reported cases.

There was one incident of anti-social behaviour and one public order offence. Keeping an eye on your surroundings is a good idea. For education, the options nearby are varied but not rated. Schools like Deanshanger Primary and Old Stratford Primary have yet to be judged by Ofsted.

It might be worth doing a bit of research if education is a priority for you. There are also two EV chargers in the vicinity, which is handy for those looking to plug in. Flood risk isn’t a concern here. Wicken is in a very low flood risk zone, so you can rest a little easier on that front.

With a population of about 2,751 and a median age of 38, you’re likely to find a good mix of ages in the community. With impressive broadband speeds and a growing property market, Wicken is a unique spot. If you’re weighing your options, take a closer look at the property listings and see what fits your needs.

Based on the latest available data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and ONS sources.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)100%
100%
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

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House prices

Average price

£381,151

Sales (5 yrs)

1

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£795,000 on 2022-08-08

POUND CLOSE

DatePriceStreet
2022-08-08£795,000POUND CLOSE
2021-02-15£660,000POUND CLOSE
2018-11-16£610,000POUND CLOSE
2018-09-20£676,125POUND CLOSE
2013-09-04£545,000POUND CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 10

violent crime80%8
anti social behaviour10%1
public order10%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Akeley Wood Junior SchoolNot applicableNot yet rated★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Deanshanger Primary SchoolPrimaryNot judged★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Thornton CollegeNot applicableNot yet rated★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Old Stratford Primary SchoolPrimaryNot yet rated★★★☆☆2.2 mi
John Hellins Primary SchoolPrimaryNot judged★★★☆☆2.4 mi

Flood risk

Zone 1

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Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050A

Overall IMD Decile

10 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

31,251

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 008B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income929,033Least deprived
Employment928,701Least deprived
Education823,057Above average
Health1031,861Least deprived
Crime1029,855Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050A

Population

2,751

Census 2021

Density

152

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

38

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)

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.7 mi

away

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EV Charger

Type 2

4.9 mi

away

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

Area info

Parish

Wicken

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

East Midlands

Constituency

South Northamptonshire

LSOA

West Northamptonshire 050A

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