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Broadband in MK41 0NU

Bedford, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 24 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 24 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK41 0NU

Bedford covers the MK41 0NU postcode. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Broadband at MK41 0NU is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Bedford beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Bedford ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK41 0NU: 405 Mbps. Upload: 70 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 27 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK41 0NU meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for MK41 0NU. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

111 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (47). Second: other theft (16). Third: anti social behaviour (11). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near MK41 0NU. Nearest: Putnoe Primary School. Distance: 0.19 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Mark Rutherford School (0.5 mi). Also: Renhold VC Primary School (0.81 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 2/3. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,472. Median age: 32. Urban area. 6109 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 113.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (116.1 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.87 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: bp.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP. Distance: 0.7 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.9%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Bedford is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Before committing to MK41 0NU, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

That covers the key data for MK41 0NU. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

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

Speed Distribution at MK41 0NU

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 0NU

Based on 27 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

405

Mbps

Upload

70

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

27

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at MK41 0NU

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 0NU

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK41 0NU

Remote Worker

85

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: 111

violent crime42%47
other theft14%16
anti social behaviour10%11
drugs6%7
shoplifting6%7
criminal damage arson6%7
vehicle crime5%6
burglary4%4
other crime3%3
bicycle theft2%2
public order1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Mark Rutherford SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
The Hills AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 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

Environment Agency flood risk data

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

C

Most common: Band C

EPC score 69–80

A
0%
B
0%
C
4%
D
4%
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

🚂

Stockport

113.3 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

116.1 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

119.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

1.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

2.0 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.4 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: E01017492

Overall IMD Decile

2 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

6,550

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 007E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income25,829Most deprived
Employment24,604Most deprived
Education238Most deprived
Health3N/ABelow average
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 007E

Population

1,472

Census 2021

Density

6109

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

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

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017492

Frequently asked questions about MK41 0NU

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 0NU?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 0NU. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK41 0NU?

No recent house price data for MK41 0NU. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 0NU?

MK41 0NU has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 0NU area?

The nearest school to MK41 0NU is Putnoe Primary School (Primary), 0.19 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK41 0NU compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 111 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK41 0NU for remote working?

MK41 0NU scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 0NU?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0NU is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.9%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK41 0NU?

EPC data is not yet available for MK41 0NU. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 0NU?

The most common council tax band in Bedford is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1988 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 0NU?

The nearest GP surgery to MK41 0NU is PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP, 0.7 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK41 0NU?

The nearest train station to MK41 0NU is Stockport, 113.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (116.1 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119 mi).

Is MK41 0NU a suitable area for families?

MK41 0NU scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK41 0NU?

Air quality at MK41 0NU is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.7 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 0NU?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK41 0NU is 1.87 miles away (bp, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 0NU?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 0NU. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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