MK12 postcode

Broadband in MK12 5BG

Wolverton and Greenleys, Milton Keynes

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 1 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical 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
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at MK12 5BG

Based on 98 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

328

Mbps

Upload

250

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

98

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cell Tower Coverage near MK12 5BG

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

2.0

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.8%

5G Outdoor

99.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£210,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£210,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£210,000WESTERN ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 141

violent crime52%73
vehicle crime7%10
burglary6%9
other theft6%9
anti social behaviour6%9
public order6%8
criminal damage arson4%6
drugs4%5
robbery3%4
other crime2%3
shoplifting2%3
theft from the person1%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wyvern SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Greenleys Junior SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Bushfield SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
The Radcliffe SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Greenleys First SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi

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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

Environment Agency flood risk data

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.2 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Milton Keynes 008A

Population

1,708

Census 2021

Density

8714

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01016836

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

21,192

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 008A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income618,183Average
Employment823,784Above average
Education612Average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

1.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.3 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.3 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Milton Keynes

D

Most common: Band D

2,141/yr · Milton Keynes

A
5%£1,427
B
15%£1,664
C
25%£1,903
D
27%£2,141
E
16%£2,618
F
7%£3,095
G
4%£3,568
H
1%£4,282

Annual council tax estimates for Milton Keynes, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

E

Most common: Band E

EPC score 39–54

A
0%
B
0%
C
0%
D
0%
E
1%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE

MK12 5DF·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MK EYE CLINIC (ICOS)

MK12 5DF·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE

MK14 6BL·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

OAKRIDGE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

MK14 6GL·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near MK12 5BG

Looking at MK12 5BG in Wolverton and Greenleys? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

100% of premises at MK12 5BG can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at MK12 5BG mean in practice? Upload speeds average 249.75 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 7 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK12 5BG see average downloads of 328.26 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 249.75 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 98 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.98 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at MK12 5BG is £210,000. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 141 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and burglary. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Wyvern School is the closest school at 0.11 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 MK12 5BG 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 2.2 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK12 5BG has a population of approximately 1708. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK12 5BG is Stockport, 109 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 112.7 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 114.8 miles.

Properties around MK12 5BG most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes. The three most common bands are D (27%), C (25%), E (16%). 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.

4G outdoor coverage at MK12 5BG reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.8%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 99.2%. 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.

Suitability scores for MK12 5BG: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK12 5BG falls within the Milton Keynes local authority area. The immediate area is Wolverton and Greenleys, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK12 postcode area contains 290 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK12 ranges from 8% to 100%. MK12 5BG is close to the area average of 99%.

How does MK12 5BG compare to its neighbours? MK12 5BE (0.04 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK12 5AS (0.05 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK12 5AT (0.05 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.5% gigabit. MK12 5AW (0.06 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at MK12 5BG gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 MK12 5BG, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK12 5BG is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Milton Keynes 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. Wolverton and Greenleys 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.

Before making a decision about MK12 5BG, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for MK12 5BG. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Wolverton and Greenleys hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about MK12 5BG

What are the broadband speeds available at MK12 5BG?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK12 5BG. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK12 5BG?

The average property price at MK12 5BG is £210,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK12 5BG?

MK12 5BG has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK12 5BG area?

The nearest school is Wyvern School (Primary), 0.11 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK12 5BG compare to other areas?

141 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is MK12 5BG for remote working?

MK12 5BG scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK12 5BG?

4G outdoor coverage at MK12 5BG is 100%. 5G reaches 99.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK12 5BG?

EPC data for MK12 5BG is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK12 5BG?

The most common council tax band near MK12 5BG is Band D. The billing authority is Milton Keynes.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK12 5BG?

GP surgery data for MK12 5BG is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK12 5BG?

The nearest train station to MK12 5BG is Stockport, 109 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK12 5BG a suitable area for families?

MK12 5BG scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at MK12 5BG?

Air quality at MK12 5BG is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.2 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK12 5BG?

EV charging data for MK12 5BG is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK12 5BG?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK12 5BG

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

78

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Wolverton and Greenleys

District

Milton Keynes

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01016836

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