MK18 postcode
Broadband in MK18 3LY
Winslow, Buckinghamshire
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 24 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK18 3LY
Considering Winslow? MK18 3LY sits in the Buckinghamshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Winslow beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK18 3LY: 369 Mbps. Upload: 192 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 50 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK18 3LY meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
Average property price near MK18 3LY: £657,500. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 127% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £740,000. A terraced in October 2025. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.
Crime figures for this area: 22 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: other theft (8). Second: violent crime (8). Third: other crime (4). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.
Five schools near MK18 3LY. Nearest: Sir Thomas Fremantle School. Distance: 0.27 miles. Type: Secondary. Second nearest: Winslow Church of England School (0.54 mi). Also: Furze Down School (0.59 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 2/3. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,524. Median age: 42. Rural area. 242 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 114 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (118 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.87 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.
Council tax: mostly Band D. Many larger, higher-banded properties here. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE. Distance: 5.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 99.8%. 5G outdoor: 96.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 80/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Winslow is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
Numbers only go so far. Visit MK18 3LY on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That's the full picture for MK18 3LY based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK18 3LY
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK18 3LY
Based on 50 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
369
Mbps
Upload
192
Mbps
Latency
9
ms
Tests
50
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK18 3LY
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK18 3LY
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Area suitability scores
MK18 3LYRemote Worker
45Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
80Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£657,500
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£740,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £740,000 | GREAT HORWOOD ROAD | |
| £575,000 | GREAT HORWOOD ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 22
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Winslow Church of England School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Furze Down School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Great Horwood Church of England School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.2 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 2/3
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in Zone 2/3 — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 2/3
Risk Level
Medium
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band E
EPC score 39–54
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Buckinghamshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,189/yr · Buckinghamshire
Annual council tax estimates for Buckinghamshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
114.0 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
118.0 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
119.8 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
HMP WOODHILL
new patients
HMP OAKHILL STC
new patients
MK COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH HUB
new patients
THE SWAN PRACTICE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Pod Point
4.9 mi
away
Monta Charge
5.0 mi
away
Monta Charge
5.5 mi
away
Monta Charge
5.5 mi
away
EV Charger
5.7 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017736
Overall IMD Decile
7 / 10
Above average
Ranked
22,732
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Aylesbury Vale 005B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 5 | 15,276 | Average |
| Employment | 5 | 16,174 | Average |
| Education | 6 | 12 | Average |
| Health | 8 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Buckinghamshire 005B
Population
1,524
Census 2021
Density
242
per km² · Suburban
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Winslow
District
Buckinghamshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017736
Frequently asked questions about MK18 3LY
What are the broadband speeds available at MK18 3LY?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK18 3LY. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near MK18 3LY?
Average property price near MK18 3LY: £657,500. Based on 2 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a terraced for £740,000 in 2025.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK18 3LY?
MK18 3LY has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.
What schools are nearby in the MK18 3LY area?
The nearest school to MK18 3LY is Sir Thomas Fremantle School (Secondary), 0.27 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK18 3LY compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 22 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was other theft.
How suitable is MK18 3LY for remote working?
MK18 3LY scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at MK18 3LY?
4G outdoor coverage at MK18 3LY is 99.8%, with 5G outdoor at 96.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK18 3LY?
EPC data is not yet available for MK18 3LY. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK18 3LY?
The most common council tax band in Buckinghamshire is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK18 3LY?
The nearest GP surgery to MK18 3LY is WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE, 5.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK18 3LY?
The nearest train station to MK18 3LY is Stockport, 114 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (118 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi).
Is MK18 3LY a suitable area for families?
MK18 3LY scores 80/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at MK18 3LY?
Air quality at MK18 3LY is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.5 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK18 3LY?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK18 3LY is 4.87 miles away (Pod Point, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK18 3LY?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK18 3LY. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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