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Broadband in MK41 0SE

Bedford, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 13 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 13 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK41 0SE

Bedford covers the MK41 0SE 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.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Bedford beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK41 0SE: 262 Mbps. Upload: 140 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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 79 speed tests in this area.

Limited house price data for MK41 0SE. 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.

Crime figures for this area: 128 in one month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (42). Second: anti social behaviour (18). Third: other theft (16). 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 0SE. Nearest: Goldington Green Academy. Distance: 0.17 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: KWS School (0.67 mi). Also: Putnoe Primary School (0.8 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: 2.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,187. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 568 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 114 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (116.8 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.17 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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 sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK41 0SE before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

Those are the facts for MK41 0SE. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

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

Real-World Speeds at MK41 0SE

Based on 79 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

262

Mbps

Upload

140

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

79

results

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

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 0SE

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 0SE

Remote Worker

45

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: 128

violent crime33%42
anti social behaviour14%18
other theft13%16
shoplifting13%16
drugs7%9
criminal damage arson7%9
vehicle crime5%6
burglary3%4
other crime3%4
public order2%2
bicycle theft2%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Goldington AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot 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

Environment Agency flood risk data

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

🚂

Stockport

114.0 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

116.8 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

119.7 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

BEDOC HEALTHCARE

MK44 3WJ·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.5 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

1.2 mi

away

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

1.6 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.0 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: E01017527

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

17,897

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income619,706Average
Employment721,380Above average
Education710Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 011D

Population

1,187

Census 2021

Density

568

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

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017527

Frequently asked questions about MK41 0SE

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 0SE?

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

What is the average house price near MK41 0SE?

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

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

MK41 0SE 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 0SE area?

The nearest school to MK41 0SE is Goldington Green Academy (Primary), 0.17 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 128 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK41 0SE for remote working?

MK41 0SE scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited 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 0SE?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0SE 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 0SE?

EPC data is not yet available for MK41 0SE. 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 0SE?

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 0SE?

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

What transport links are available near MK41 0SE?

The nearest train station to MK41 0SE is Stockport, 114 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (116.8 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.7 mi).

Is MK41 0SE a suitable area for families?

MK41 0SE 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 0SE?

Air quality at MK41 0SE is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.5 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

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

The nearest public EV charging point to MK41 0SE is 1.17 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 0SE?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK41 0SE. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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