MK17 postcode
Broadband in MK17 9PU
Woburn, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 4 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK17 9PU
MK17 9PU is in Woburn, Central Bedfordshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.
Strong broadband in this part of Woburn. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Woburn beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Woburn ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK17 9PU: 207 Mbps. Upload: 227 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. 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. Data from 32 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK17 9PU meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
Property prices in Woburn average £660,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 128% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £1,000,000. A detached in August 2024. Higher than the local average. Possibly a larger property. 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.
1 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near MK17 9PU. Nearest: Woburn Lower School. Distance: 0.18 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Aspley Guise Village School (1.8 mi). Also: Husborne Crawley Lower School (1.89 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: 1,417. Median age: 42. Rural area. 36 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 117.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (121.2 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (123.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 3.77 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: BP Pulse.
Council tax: mostly Band D. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 2.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 99.9%. 5G outdoor: 97.8%. 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 90/100. 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.
Woburn 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 MK17 9PU 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 MK17 9PU 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) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK17 9PU
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK17 9PU
Based on 32 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
207
Mbps
Upload
227
Mbps
Latency
12
ms
Tests
32
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK17 9PU
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 MK17 9PU
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Area suitability scores
MK17 9PURemote Worker
85Based 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
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£660,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£1,000,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £1,000,000 | LONDON END | |
| £320,000 | LONDON END |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 1
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Aspley Guise Village School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| Husborne Crawley Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Eversholt Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.1 mi |
| Fulbrook | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.3 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 D
EPC score 55–68
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire
Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
117.7 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
121.2 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
123.5 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
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
new patients
THE CROWN PCN
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
BP Pulse
3.8 mi
away
BP Pulse
3.9 mi
away
Gridserve
3.9 mi
away
BP Pulse
3.9 mi
away
BP Pulse
4.1 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017451
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
19,550
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,507 | Above average |
| Employment | 9 | 27,945 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 11 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009D
Population
1,417
Census 2021
Density
36
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Woburn
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017451
Frequently asked questions about MK17 9PU
What are the broadband speeds available at MK17 9PU?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK17 9PU. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK17 9PU?
Average property price near MK17 9PU: £660,000. Based on 2 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a detached for £1,000,000 in 2024.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK17 9PU?
MK17 9PU 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 MK17 9PU area?
The nearest school to MK17 9PU is Woburn Lower School (Primary), 0.18 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK17 9PU compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 1 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK17 9PU for remote working?
MK17 9PU scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at MK17 9PU?
4G outdoor coverage at MK17 9PU is 99.9%, with 5G outdoor at 97.8%. 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 MK17 9PU?
EPC data is not yet available for MK17 9PU. 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 MK17 9PU?
The most common council tax band in Central Bedfordshire is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2154 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK17 9PU?
The nearest GP surgery to MK17 9PU is ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK17 9PU?
The nearest train station to MK17 9PU is Stockport, 117.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (121.2 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (123.5 mi).
Is MK17 9PU a suitable area for families?
MK17 9PU scores 90/100 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 MK17 9PU?
Air quality at MK17 9PU 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 MK17 9PU?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK17 9PU is 3.77 miles away (BP Pulse, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK17 9PU?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK17 9PU. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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