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Broadband in MK40 3TJ

Bedford, unparished area, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK40 3TJ

What broadband is like here

Thinking about Bedford, unparished area? MK40 3TJ has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK40 3TJ is £370,625, based on 8 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK40 3TJ is Castle Newnham School (Primary), 0.09 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 378 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK40 3TJ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK40 3TJ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.7%

5G Outdoor

98.9%

Networks with 4G

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

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Area suitability scores

MK40 3TJ

Remote Worker

40

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

£370,625

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£335,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£335,000DENMARK STREET
£485,000DENMARK STREET
£595,000DENMARK STREET
£270,000DENMARK STREET
£450,000DENMARK STREET
£370,000DENMARK STREET
£160,000DENMARK STREET
£300,000DENMARK STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 378

violent crime36%136
anti social behaviour14%52
other theft10%37
shoplifting7%28
vehicle crime6%24
drugs5%20
criminal damage arson5%19
public order4%16
burglary3%12
robbery2%9
other crime2%9
bicycle theft2%9
possession of weapons1%4
theft from the person1%3

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Castle Newnham SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Castle Newnham SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Goldington AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Bedford SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Bedford Girls' SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Hazeldene SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
The Hills AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Bedford Free SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

D

Most common: Band D

EPC score 55–68

A
0%
B
0%
C
0%
D
18%
E
9%
F
3%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Bedford

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Bedford

A
7%£1,381
B
18%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
24%£2,071
E
13%£2,531
F
6%£2,991
G
3%£3,452
H
1%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Bedford St Johns

1.0 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford

1.2 mi

by road

🚂

Kempston Hardwick

3.9 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

GPSI DERMATOLOGY

MK40 2NT·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

BEDFORDSHIRE MSK SERVICE

MK40 2NT·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

BEDFORD APPROVED PREMISES

MK40 2NT·0.4 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)8.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.1 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

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

0.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

0.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

0.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

0.9 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: E01017470

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,912

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 012E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income722,725Above average
Employment1030,942Least deprived
Education102Least deprived
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 012E

Population

1,309

Census 2021

Density

6915

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

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

Bedford, unparished area

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017470

Frequently asked questions about MK40 3TJ

What are the broadband speeds available at MK40 3TJ?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK40 3TJ. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price at MK40 3TJ?

Based on 8 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK40 3TJ is £370,625.

What schools are near MK40 3TJ?

The nearest school is Castle Newnham School (Primary), 0.09 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK40 3TJ a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 378 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 3TJ?

MK40 3TJ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK40 3TJ?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK40 3TJ. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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