MK17 postcode
Broadband in MK17 8PY
Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK17 8PY
What broadband is like here
Thinking about Woburn Sands? MK17 8PY has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
What this means
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.
Key facts for movers
- ✓No recent house price data is available for MK17 8PY. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
- ✓The nearest school to MK17 8PY is Fulbrook (Secondary), 0.37 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 11 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk at MK17 8PY is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
- ✓Air quality at MK17 8PY is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK17 8PYRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 11
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbrook | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Swallowfield Primary | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Wavendon Gate School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| Glebe Farm School | All-through | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.3 mi |
| Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Aspley Guise Village School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Walton High | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.5 mi |
| Heronshaw School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
| Heronsgate School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
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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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band C
EPC score 69–80
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Milton Keynes
Most common: Band D
~£2,141/yr · Milton Keynes
Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Woburn Sands
0.3 mi
by road
Aspley Guise
1.1 mi
by road
Bow Brickhill
1.8 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
ASCENT PCN HUB
new patients
WALNUT TREE HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
BROOKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
MILTON KEYNES VILLAGE SURG
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good 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
BP Pulse
1.6 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.6 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.7 mi
away
BP Pulse
2.3 mi
away
Open University
2.3 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016736
Overall IMD Decile
10 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
29,607
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 024C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 23,637 | Above average |
| Employment | 9 | 28,525 | Least deprived |
| Education | 9 | 5 | Least deprived |
| Health | 8 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 024C
Population
1,419
Census 2021
Density
3739
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Woburn Sands
District
Milton Keynes
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01016736
Frequently asked questions about MK17 8PY
What are the broadband speeds available at MK17 8PY?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK17 8PY. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What schools are near MK17 8PY?
The nearest school is Fulbrook (Secondary), 0.37 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK17 8PY a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 11 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.
What is the flood risk at MK17 8PY?
MK17 8PY has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK17 8PY?
Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK17 8PY. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.
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