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Broadband in MK41 9SB

Bedford, unparished area, Bedford

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 18 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

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 9SB

What broadband is like here

Looking at broadband in MK41 9SB? Here's what you need to know about internet speeds, local amenities, and life in Bedford, unparished area.

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 MK41 9SB. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK41 9SB is KWS School (Independent), 0.23 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 196 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK41 9SB is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK41 9SB 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)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

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 9SB

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

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: 196

violent crime28%55
anti social behaviour14%28
other theft11%22
vehicle crime10%20
shoplifting9%17
drugs7%13
criminal damage arson7%13
burglary5%10
bicycle theft3%5
robbery2%4
public order2%4
other crime2%3
possession of weapons1%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Castle Newnham SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Goldington AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Bedford Girls' SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Castle Newnham SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Bedford Free SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Bedford SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.1 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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

A

Most common: Band A

EPC score 92–100

A
0%
B
0%
C
0%
D
0%
E
0%
F
0%
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

1.2 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford

1.6 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

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

MK42 0NT·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

EAST BEDFORD PCN

MK42 0NT·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·1.0 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

0.8 mi

away

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

1.2 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: E01017524

Overall IMD Decile

5 / 10

Average

Ranked

16,122

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 011A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income617,312Average
Employment515,523Average
Education710Above average
Health5N/AAverage
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 011A

Population

1,689

Census 2021

Density

1958

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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

E01017524

Frequently asked questions about MK41 9SB

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 9SB?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 9SB. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

What schools are near MK41 9SB?

The nearest school is KWS School (Independent), 0.23 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK41 9SB a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 196 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 9SB?

MK41 9SB has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 9SB?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK41 9SB.

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