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Broadband in MK12 6LF

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 Rex BlackwellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK12 6LF

Wolverton and Greenleys covers the MK12 6LF postcode in Milton Keynes. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Wolverton and Greenleys. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Wolverton and Greenleys beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Wolverton and Greenleys 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.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK12 6LF: 322 Mbps. Upload: 283 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 128 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK12 6LF 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.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.84km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Wolverton and Greenleys average £330,056. That's above the UK average of £290,000. About 14% higher than the national figure. Based on nine Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £395,000. A detached in March 2025. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £33,006. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Police.uk data: 154 incidents last month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (84). Second: anti social behaviour (14). Third: vehicle crime (13). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near MK12 6LF. Nearest: St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School. Distance: 0.11 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Greenleys First School (0.38 mi). Also: The Radcliffe School (0.51 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: 2,049. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 618 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 109.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (112.8 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (114.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.05 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE. Distance: 0.6 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 99.2%. 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: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.

Wolverton and Greenleys sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK12 6LF before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

MK12 6LF has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

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

Speed Distribution at MK12 6LF

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK12 6LF

Based on 128 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

322

Mbps

Upload

283

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

128

results

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

Digital Divide at MK12 6LF

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

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK12 6LF

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK12 6LF

Remote Worker

85

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

Family

55

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

Value for Money

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£330,056

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

falling

Most recent sale

£395,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£395,000OXMAN LANE
£290,000OXMAN LANE
£322,500OXMAN LANE
£325,000OXMAN LANE
£265,000OXMAN LANE
£540,000OXMAN LANE
£270,000OXMAN LANE
£313,000OXMAN LANE
£250,000OXMAN LANE

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
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Greenleys First SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
The Radcliffe SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Greenleys Junior SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Slated Row SchoolSpecialNot 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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

D

Most common: Band D

EPC score 55–68

A
0%
B
0%
C
16%
D
18%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Stockport

109.1 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

112.8 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

114.8 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE

MK12 5DF·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MK EYE CLINIC (ICOS)

MK12 5DF·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PCOC DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

MK11 1YA·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

1.8 mi

away

🔋

EVC

Type 2

2.3 mi

away

🔋

Charge Master

Type 22 points

2.5 mi

away

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

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)

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)

Area info

Parish

Wolverton and Greenleys

District

Milton Keynes

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01034449

Frequently asked questions about MK12 6LF

What are the broadband speeds available at MK12 6LF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK12 6LF. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK12 6LF?

Average property price near MK12 6LF: £330,056. Based on 9 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a detached for £395,000 in 2025.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK12 6LF?

MK12 6LF 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 MK12 6LF area?

The nearest school to MK12 6LF is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School (Primary), 0.11 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK12 6LF compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 154 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK12 6LF for remote working?

MK12 6LF 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 MK12 6LF?

4G outdoor coverage at MK12 6LF is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 99.2%. 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 MK12 6LF?

EPC data is not yet available for MK12 6LF. 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 MK12 6LF?

The most common council tax band in Milton Keynes is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2237 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK12 6LF?

The nearest GP surgery to MK12 6LF is WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK12 6LF?

The nearest train station to MK12 6LF is Stockport, 109.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (112.8 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (114.8 mi).

Is MK12 6LF a suitable area for families?

MK12 6LF scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK12 6LF?

Air quality at MK12 6LF 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 MK12 6LF?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK12 6LF is 1.05 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK12 6LF?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK12 6LF. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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