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Broadband in MK12 5NH

Wolverton and Greenleys, Milton Keynes

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 13 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

50% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 13 March 2026

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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)50%
50%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)50%
50%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)50%
50%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit50%
50%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK12 5NH

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK12 5NH

Based on 78 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

180

Mbps

Upload

165

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

78

results

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

Digital Divide at MK12 5NH

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK12 5NH

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.6

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

£200,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£200,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£200,000OLD WOLVERTON ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 154

violent crime55%84
anti social behaviour9%14
vehicle crime8%13
criminal damage arson5%8
burglary5%7
public order5%7
drugs3%5
other theft3%5
robbery3%4
other crime2%3
shoplifting1%2
theft from the person1%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Slated Row SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
The Radcliffe SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Wyvern SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Greenleys First SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

🟠

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)1.5 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 010E

Population

2,049

Census 2021

Density

618

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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: E01034449

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,265

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Milton Keynes 010D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income720,684Above average
Employment825,901Above average
Education614Average
Health9-1Least deprived
Crime4N/ABelow average
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 2

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

1.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

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EV Charger

Type 2

2.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.9 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

G

Most common: Band G

EPC score 1–20

A
0%
B
0%
C
0%
D
1%
E
0%
F
0%
G
3%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE

MK12 5DF·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MK EYE CLINIC (ICOS)

MK12 5DF·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK12 5NH

Wolverton and Greenleys is home to MK12 5NH. 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 MK12 5NH 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 MK12 5NH gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at MK12 5NH mean in practice? Upload speeds average 164.83 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 12 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 MK12 5NH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK12 5NH see average downloads of 180.08 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 164.83 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 78 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK12 5NH 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.59 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at MK12 5NH averages £200,000, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

154 crimes were reported near MK12 5NH in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Slated Row School is the closest school at 0.06 miles. It is a Special school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK12 5NH 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 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK12 5NH has a population of approximately 2049. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 108.5 miles from MK12 5NH. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 112.2 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 114.3 miles.

Properties around MK12 5NH 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 5NH 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

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

The local authority for MK12 5NH is Milton Keynes. 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 5NH is below the area average of 99%.

How does MK12 5NH compare to its neighbours? MK12 5NJ (0.05 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 7.7% superfast coverage and 7.7% gigabit. MK12 5PN (0.05 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. MK12 5PL (0.09 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. MK12 5PB (0.1 miles, Wolverton and Greenleys) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK12 5NH 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 5NH, here is what stands out. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for MK12 5NH. 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.

That is the full data picture for MK12 5NH in Wolverton and Greenleys. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.

Frequently asked questions about MK12 5NH

What are the broadband speeds available at MK12 5NH?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 50% of premises at MK12 5NH. Maximum download speeds reach 50% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 50%.

What is the average house price near MK12 5NH?

The average property price at MK12 5NH is £200,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

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

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

What schools are nearby in the MK12 5NH area?

The nearest school is Slated Row School (Special), 0.06 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

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

How suitable is MK12 5NH for remote working?

MK12 5NH scores 50/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK12 5NH?

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

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

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

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

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

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK12 5NH?

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

What transport links are available near MK12 5NH?

The nearest train station to MK12 5NH is Stockport, 108.5 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK12 5NH a suitable area for families?

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

What is the air quality like at MK12 5NH?

Air quality at MK12 5NH is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

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

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

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK12 5NH?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK12 5NH

Remote Worker

50

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

E01034449

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