Broadband in MK17 9HY

Woburn is home to MK17 9HY. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK17 9HY stands at 50%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK17 9HY gives a better picture of what to expect. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% 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. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at MK17 9HY into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 6.84 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. 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 9HY. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK17 9HY average 20.91 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 6.84 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK17 9HY fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.28 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK17 9HY totalled 8 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was burglary. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Woburn Lower School is the closest school at 0.82 miles. It is a Primary school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK17 9HY 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 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK17 9HY has a population of approximately 1241. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 116.8 miles from MK17 9HY. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 120.2 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 122.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK17 9HY is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire. The three most common bands are D (26%), C (22%), E (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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK17 9HY is available across 99.9% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 97.8%. 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 9HY: remote working 50/100, family 85/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK17 9HY is Central Bedfordshire. The immediate area is Woburn, 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 9HY is below the area average of 92%.

How does MK17 9HY compare to its neighbours? MK17 9JA (0.31 miles, Aspley Heath) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 9HX (0.36 miles, Woburn) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK17 9HU (0.44 miles, Woburn) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK17 8JR (0.57 miles, Aspley Guise) has 80% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK17 9HY, 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 9HY, here is what stands out. Central Bedfordshire 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. Woburn 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 9HY. 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.

This covers the key data for MK17 9HY. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Woburn hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.