MK40 postcode
Broadband in MK40 1AQ
Bedford, unparished area, Bedford
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK40 1AQ
What broadband is like here
MK40 1AQ sits in Bedford, unparished area, Bedford. Whether you're moving in or checking your options, here's the full picture of broadband and local living.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
What this means
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here. Maximum download speeds hit Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.
Key facts for movers
- ✓No recent house price data is available for MK40 1AQ. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
- ✓The nearest school to MK40 1AQ is Polam School (Independent), 0.22 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 515 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk at MK40 1AQ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
- ✓Air quality at MK40 1AQ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK40 1AQRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 515
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Bedford College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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Zone 1
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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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band C
EPC score 69–80
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Bedford
0.2 mi
by road
Bedford St Johns
0.8 mi
by road
Kempston Hardwick
3.3 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
new patients
CCS PAEDIATRICIANS
new patients
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
new patients
GP FOR HOMELESS & ROOTLESS
new patients
HMP BEDFORD
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Charger
0.5 mi
away
EV Charger
0.5 mi
away
EV Charger
0.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.6 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.6 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017471
Overall IMD Decile
1 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
2,035
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 012F (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 1 | 2,498 | Most deprived |
| Employment | 1 | 1,812 | Most deprived |
| Education | 2 | 38 | Most deprived |
| Health | 1 | 1 | Most deprived |
| Crime | 1 | 1 | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 012F
Population
1,883
Census 2021
Density
7127
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
32
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Bedford, unparished area
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017471
Frequently asked questions about MK40 1AQ
What are the broadband speeds available at MK40 1AQ?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK40 1AQ. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.
What schools are near MK40 1AQ?
The nearest school is Polam School (Independent), 0.22 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK40 1AQ a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 515 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.
What is the flood risk at MK40 1AQ?
MK40 1AQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK40 1AQ?
Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK40 1AQ.
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