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Broadband in MK44 3SB

Bedford, unparished area, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 20 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 3SB

What broadband is like here

Here's the broadband and area guide for MK44 3SB in Bedford, unparished area. From internet speeds to schools and house prices, this is what the data says.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Broadband is available at this postcode. Check with local providers for the latest speed information.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for MK44 3SB. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK44 3SB is Sheerhatch Primary School (Primary), 1.04 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 125 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK44 3SB is rated Medium (Zone 3a). It is worth checking with the Environment Agency for detailed flood maps.
  • Air quality at MK44 3SB is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
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

MK44 3SB

Remote Worker

35

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

Family

50

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: 125

violent crime26%33
shoplifting14%17
anti social behaviour13%16
vehicle crime11%14
other theft10%13
criminal damage arson9%11
drugs5%6
robbery4%5
burglary4%5
public order2%2
possession of weapons2%2
bicycle theft1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Sheerhatch Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Shortstown Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Goldington AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Bedford AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Castle Newnham SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3a

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Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in Zone 3a — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3a

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

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

2.4 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford

2.9 mi

by road

🚂

Kempston Hardwick

4.7 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BEDOC HEALTHCARE

MK44 3WJ·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ACHE SHORTSTOWN BEDS

MK42 0GS·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·1.7 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

2.3 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.5 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: E01017520

Overall IMD Decile

5 / 10

Average

Ranked

13,724

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 014C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income411,133Below average
Employment514,930Average
Education520Average
Health5N/AAverage
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 014C

Population

1,827

Census 2021

Density

1042

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

E01017520

Frequently asked questions about MK44 3SB

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 3SB?

Broadband is available at MK44 3SB. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What schools are near MK44 3SB?

The nearest school is Sheerhatch Primary School (Primary), 1.04 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK44 3SB a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 125 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.

What is the flood risk at MK44 3SB?

MK44 3SB has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3a by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 3SB?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK44 3SB.

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