MK41 postcode
Broadband in MK41 9BB
Bedford, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 13 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK41 9BB
Bedford covers the MK41 9BB 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 9BB 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.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK41 9BB: 378 Mbps. Upload: 126 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 23 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK41 9BB 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.
Homes here average £525,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 81% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Most recent sale: £525,000. A detached in November 2021. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.
Police.uk data: 157 incidents last month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (59). Second: anti social behaviour (20). Third: other theft (18). 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 9BB. Nearest: Castle Newnham School. Distance: 0.13 miles. Type: Secondary. Second nearest: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (0.32 mi). Also: Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School (0.32 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: 1,485. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2821 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 112.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (115.8 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (118.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.63 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: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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 has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
Numbers only go so far. Visit MK41 9BB on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That covers the key data for MK41 9BB. 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.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | TBC |
Speed Distribution at MK41 9BB
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK41 9BB
Based on 23 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
378
Mbps
Upload
126
Mbps
Latency
10
ms
Tests
23
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK41 9BB
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 9BB
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Area suitability scores
MK41 9BBRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£525,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£525,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £525,000 | MAPLE PLACE |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 157
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Hazeldene School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| The Hills Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
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Check Deals →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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band B
EPC score 81–91
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
112.9 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
115.8 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
118.6 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
new patients
THE DE PARYS GROUP
new patients
GPSI DERMATOLOGY
new patients
BEDFORDSHIRE MSK SERVICE
new patients
BEDFORD APPROVED PREMISES
new patients
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
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
bp
0.6 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.8 mi
away
EV Charger
1.1 mi
away
EV Charger
1.1 mi
away
EV Charger
1.1 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017456
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
29,402
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 005D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 27,914 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 7 | 22,757 | Above average |
| Education | 9 | 3 | Least deprived |
| Health | 8 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 005D
Population
1,485
Census 2021
Density
2821
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Bedford
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017456
Frequently asked questions about MK41 9BB
What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 9BB?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 9BB. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK41 9BB?
Average property price near MK41 9BB: £525,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale. The most recent sale was a detached for £525,000 in 2021.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 9BB?
MK41 9BB 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 9BB area?
The nearest school to MK41 9BB is Castle Newnham School (Secondary), 0.13 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK41 9BB compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 157 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK41 9BB for remote working?
MK41 9BB 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 9BB?
4G outdoor coverage at MK41 9BB 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 9BB?
EPC data is not yet available for MK41 9BB. 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 9BB?
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 9BB?
The nearest GP surgery to MK41 9BB is GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK41 9BB?
The nearest train station to MK41 9BB is Stockport, 112.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (115.8 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (118.6 mi).
Is MK41 9BB a suitable area for families?
MK41 9BB 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 9BB?
Air quality at MK41 9BB 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 9BB?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK41 9BB is 0.63 miles away (bp, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 9BB?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 9BB. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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