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How Fast is Broadband in Milton Keynes Central?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Milton Keynes Central has a median download speed of 148.5 Mbps and a median upload speed of 46.5 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 46.5 Mbps median upload is adequate for most home working and video call needs, though heavy uploaders may want to seek full fibre connections.

Speed Comparison for Milton Keynes Central

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%49.5 Mbps
Median148.5 Mbps
Mean346.7 Mbps
Top 20%547.9 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%10.3 Mbps
Median46.5 Mbps
Mean182.4 Mbps
Top 20%161.2 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Milton Keynes Central:

What the Numbers Mean

  • Bottom 20%: Slowest fifth of connections
  • Median: Typical speed (50% faster, 50% slower)
  • Mean: Mathematical average
  • Top 20%: Fastest fifth of connections

Why Median Matters Most

The median is the most reliable measure of typical performance. Unlike the mean, it isn't skewed by extremely fast or slow connections. If you move to Milton Keynes Central, you can expect speeds around 148.5 Mbps download and 46.5 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Milton Keynes Central

Coverage statistics from Ofcom show what connection types are available in this constituency:

99.4%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
96.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
96.1%
Gigabit Capable

Milton Keynes Central has excellent full fibre coverage at 96.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Milton Keynes Central

Based on the actual speeds in Milton Keynes Central, here's what different activities require:

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

Download needed: 10-25 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Cloud Backup & File Uploads

Download needed: 10+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Online Gaming

Download needed: 25-50 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Multiple Users (4+ devices)

Download needed: 100+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Milton Keynes Central?

In Milton Keynes Central, the median download speed is 148.5 Mbps and the median upload speed is 46.5 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 547.9 Mbps download and 161.2 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Milton Keynes Central?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 96.1% of properties in Milton Keynes Central. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 96.1% of premises.

How does Milton Keynes Central compare for upload speeds?

Milton Keynes Central has good upload speeds with a median of 46.5 Mbps. This is important for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

About This Data

Speed data is sourced from ThinkBroadband (Q3 2025 measurements). Coverage data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Actual speeds at your address may vary based on connection type, provider, and network conditions.