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Broadband in MK41 7NX

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 18 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 18 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 MK41 7NX

What broadband is like here

Thinking about Bedford, unparished area? MK41 7NX has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Great news — nearly homes at MK41 7NX can get superfast broadband. Top speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage sits at 100%.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK41 7NX is £301,375, based on 4 recorded sales. This is roughly in line with UK averages.
  • The nearest school to MK41 7NX is Edith Cavell Primary School (Primary), 0.2 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 391 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK41 7NX is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK41 7NX 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

MK41 7NX

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

£301,375

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

Most recent sale

£290,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£290,000BRICKHILL DRIVE
£305,000BRICKHILL DRIVE
£328,000BRICKHILL DRIVE
£282,500BRICKHILL DRIVE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 391

violent crime45%174
anti social behaviour13%52
other theft7%26
public order6%24
criminal damage arson6%24
drugs5%21
shoplifting4%15
vehicle crime4%14
robbery3%12
theft from the person2%7
burglary2%6
other crime2%6
bicycle theft2%6
possession of weapons1%4

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Bedford Modern SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Scott Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Polam SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Bedford SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Priory Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Great Ouse Primary AcademyPrimaryNot 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
4%
D
12%
E
2%
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

1.0 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford St Johns

1.4 mi

by road

🚂

Kempston Hardwick

4.2 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

LINDEN ROAD SURGERY

MK40 2DQ·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

CCS PAEDIATRICIANS

MK40 2SF·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP BEDFORD

MK40 1HG·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GPSI DERMATOLOGY

MK40 2NT·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)8.7 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

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

0.6 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: E01017498

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,862

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 010B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,200Above average
Employment720,993Above average
Education711Above average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 010B

Population

1,187

Census 2021

Density

3327

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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

E01017498

Frequently asked questions about MK41 7NX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 7NX?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 7NX. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price at MK41 7NX?

Based on 4 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK41 7NX is £301,375.

What schools are near MK41 7NX?

The nearest school is Edith Cavell Primary School (Primary), 0.2 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK41 7NX a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 391 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.

What is the flood risk at MK41 7NX?

MK41 7NX has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 7NX?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 7NX. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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