Broadband in MK40 1RZ

MK40 1RZ sits in Bedford. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK40 1RZ stands at 95.7%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 13% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 13% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 13% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK40 1RZ. 81.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 18.2% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at MK40 1RZ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 30.82 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 14 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached MK40 1RZ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK40 1RZ see average downloads of 152.83 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 30.82 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 19 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK40 1RZ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.23 km away.

The average property price at MK40 1RZ is £210,333. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

577 crimes were reported near MK40 1RZ in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Bedford College is the closest school at 0.23 miles. It is a Further Education school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK40 1RZ is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK40 1RZ has a population of approximately 1280. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK40 1RZ is Stockport, 113.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 116.1 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 118.9 miles.

Properties around MK40 1RZ most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Bedford. The three most common bands are C (28%), D (24%), B (18%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK40 1RZ is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.7%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.9%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for MK40 1RZ: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK40 1RZ falls within the Bedford local authority area. The MK40 postcode area contains 894 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK40 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK40 1RZ is close to the area average of 95%.

How does MK40 1RZ compare to its neighbours? MK40 1SB (0.02 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK40 1SP (0.02 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 75% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK40 3FF (0.03 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK40 1RY (0.04 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK40 1RZ has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at MK40 1RZ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Pulling the data together for MK40 1RZ, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Bedford. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

MK40 1RZ in Bedford: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.