MK41 postcode
Broadband in MK41 0AE
Bedford, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 9 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK41 0AE
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK41 0AE
Based on 9 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
424
Mbps
Upload
53
Mbps
Latency
12
ms
Tests
9
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK41 0AE
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 0AE
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£253,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£253,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £253,000 | RENDLESHAM WALK |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 118
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Goldington Green Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Mark Rutherford School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Goldington Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
| The Hills Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
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Flood risk
Zone 2/3
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in Zone 2/3 — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 2/3
Risk Level
Medium
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 007C
Population
1,366
Census 2021
Density
2538
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017490
Overall IMD Decile
2 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
4,383
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 007C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 2 | 4,245 | Most deprived |
| Employment | 1 | 3,012 | Most deprived |
| Education | 2 | 46 | Most deprived |
| Health | 2 | N/A | Most deprived |
| Crime | 5 | N/A | Average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Charger
1.6 mi
away
bp
1.8 mi
away
BP Pulse
2.0 mi
away
EV Charger
2.2 mi
away
EV Charger
2.3 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band C
EPC score 69–80
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
new patients
PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE
new patients
ACHE PUTNOE BEDS
new patients
BEDOC HEALTHCARE
new patients
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
new patients
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MK41 0AE 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 MK41 0AE stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
The speed distribution at MK41 0AE tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.
What do the broadband speeds at MK41 0AE mean in practice? Upload speeds average 53.15 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 12 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 MK41 0AE yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.
Ookla Speedtest users at MK41 0AE see average downloads of 424.35 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 53.15 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 9 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK41 0AE, 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 7.28 km away.
House prices near MK41 0AE sit at £253,000 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.
In the latest month of data, 118 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include other theft and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to MK41 0AE is Putnoe Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.46 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK41 0AE 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 1.7 micrograms per cubic metre.
The LSOA covering MK41 0AE has a population of approximately 1366. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to MK41 0AE is Stockport, 113.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 116.6 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 119.4 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK41 0AE is 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 MK41 0AE 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 MK41 0AE: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
MK41 0AE falls within the Bedford local authority area. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 0AE is close to the area average of 98%.
How does MK41 0AE compare to its neighbours? MK41 0AG (0.03 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0AQ (0.04 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0AF (0.05 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0PT (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
When choosing a broadband provider at MK41 0AE, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 MK41 0AE, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK41 0AE is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Bedford as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Bedford has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.
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.
That is the full data picture for MK41 0AE in Bedford. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.
Frequently asked questions about MK41 0AE
What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 0AE?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 0AE. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK41 0AE?
The average property price at MK41 0AE is £253,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 0AE?
MK41 0AE has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK41 0AE area?
The nearest school is Putnoe Primary School (Primary), 0.46 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK41 0AE compare to other areas?
118 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is MK41 0AE for remote working?
MK41 0AE scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at MK41 0AE?
4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0AE is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 0AE?
EPC data for MK41 0AE is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 0AE?
The most common council tax band near MK41 0AE is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 0AE?
GP surgery data for MK41 0AE is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK41 0AE?
The nearest train station to MK41 0AE is Stockport, 113.8 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK41 0AE a suitable area for families?
MK41 0AE scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.
What is the air quality like at MK41 0AE?
Air quality at MK41 0AE is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.7 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 0AE?
EV charging data for MK41 0AE is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 0AE?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK41 0AERemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
50Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
70Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Bedford
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017490
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