MK41 postcode

Broadband in MK41 0UD

Bedford, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed88% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 28 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

88% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 28 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (88% Gigabit) is available at MK41 0UD. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)88%
88%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)88%
88%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)88%
88%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit88%
88%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at MK41 0UD

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

89

Mbps

Upload

93

Mbps

Latency

6

ms

Tests

2

results

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 0UD

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

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£6,062,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£4,950,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£4,950,000HAMMOND ROAD
£8,700,000HAMMOND ROAD
£7,400,000HAMMOND ROAD
£3,200,000HAMMOND ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 101

violent crime44%44
other theft13%13
anti social behaviour10%10
drugs7%7
shoplifting7%7
criminal damage arson7%7
vehicle crime5%5
burglary3%3
other crime3%3
public order1%1
bicycle theft1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Mark Rutherford SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
The Hills AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

🟠

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

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 007F

Population

1,648

Census 2021

Density

2154

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017493

Overall IMD Decile

3 / 10

Below average

Ranked

9,733

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income38,164Below average
Employment38,663Below average
Education425Below average
Health4N/ABelow average
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

2.0 mi

away

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

2.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

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

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

BEDOC HEALTHCARE

MK44 3WJ·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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Living near MK41 0UD

Looking at MK41 0UD in Bedford? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 87.5%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 87.5% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 88% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at MK41 0UD mean in practice? Upload speeds average 92.95 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 6 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at MK41 0UD average 88.57 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 92.95 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 7.78 km away.

House prices near MK41 0UD sit at £6,062,500 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

101 crimes were reported near MK41 0UD in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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 0UD is Putnoe Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.57 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK41 0UD 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 0UD has a population of approximately 1648. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 113.7 miles from MK41 0UD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 116.5 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 119.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK41 0UD 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.

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0UD reaches 100%. 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 0UD: remote working 65/100, family 50/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for MK41 0UD is Bedford. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 0UD is below the area average of 98%.

How does MK41 0UD compare to its neighbours? MK41 0RQ (0.03 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0RG (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0QB (0.09 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 0TN (0.09 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK41 0UD 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering MK41 0UD? 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.

Before making a decision about MK41 0UD, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

MK41 0UD 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.

Frequently asked questions about MK41 0UD

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 0UD?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87.5% of premises at MK41 0UD. Maximum download speeds reach 88% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 87.5%.

What is the average house price near MK41 0UD?

The average property price at MK41 0UD is £6,062,500, based on 4 recorded transactions.

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

MK41 0UD has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 0UD area?

The nearest school is Putnoe Primary School (Primary), 0.57 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

101 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is MK41 0UD for remote working?

MK41 0UD scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 0UD?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0UD is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 0UD?

EPC data for MK41 0UD is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

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

The most common council tax band near MK41 0UD is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 0UD?

GP surgery data for MK41 0UD is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK41 0UD?

The nearest train station to MK41 0UD is Stockport, 113.7 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK41 0UD a suitable area for families?

MK41 0UD scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at MK41 0UD?

Air quality at MK41 0UD 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 0UD?

EV charging data for MK41 0UD is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 0UD?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK41 0UD

Remote Worker

65

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

35

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Bedford

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017493

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