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Broadband in MK45 2NX

Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Superfast broadband covers 33.3% of premises here.

Best speed33% Superfast
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 19 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

33% Superfast

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 19 March 2026

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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

The best available speed at MK45 2NX is 33% Superfast. That covers your 14 Mbps estimate.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK45 2NX

What broadband is like here

Looking at broadband in MK45 2NX? Here's what you need to know about internet speeds, local amenities, and life in Ampthill.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Some homes at MK45 2NX can get superfast broadband. Top speeds reach 33% Superfast Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for MK45 2NX. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK45 2NX is Redborne Upper School and Community College (Secondary), 0.35 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 58 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK45 2NX is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK45 2NX is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)33%
33%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)33%
33%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.9%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

97.8%

Networks with 4G

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

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Area suitability scores

MK45 2NX

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

70

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

Value for Money

50

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

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 58

violent crime41%24
anti social behaviour17%10
criminal damage arson9%5
other theft7%4
public order7%4
other crime5%3
vehicle crime5%3
drugs3%2
burglary3%2
shoplifting2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
The Firs Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Alameda Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Russell Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Templefield Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Woodland Middle School AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Flitwick Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.0 mi
Maulden Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire

A
4%£1,381
B
12%£1,611
C
22%£1,841
D
26%£2,071
E
18%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
6%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Flitwick

1.1 mi

by road

🚂

Lidlington

2.8 mi

by road

🚂

Millbrook (Beds)

2.8 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC

MK45 2SB·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

HILLTON PCN

MK45 2TG·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.1 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 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: E01017373

Overall IMD Decile

10 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

30,281

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 012C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income929,528Least deprived
Employment929,487Least deprived
Education95Least deprived
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 012C

Population

2,327

Census 2021

Density

253

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

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

Ampthill

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017373

Frequently asked questions about MK45 2NX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 2NX?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 33.3% of premises at MK45 2NX. Maximum download speeds reach 33% Superfast Mbps.

What schools are near MK45 2NX?

The nearest school is Redborne Upper School and Community College (Secondary), 0.35 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK45 2NX a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 58 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.

What is the flood risk at MK45 2NX?

MK45 2NX has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 2NX?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK45 2NX.

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