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Broadband in MK41 9EX

Bedford, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK41 9EX

Bedford covers the MK41 9EX 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 9EX is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK41 9EX: 372 Mbps. Upload: 149 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 56 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK41 9EX meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 52.9% of premises.

Limited house price data for MK41 9EX. 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.

166 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (56). Second: other theft (22). Third: anti social behaviour (19). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near MK41 9EX. Nearest: Goldington Green Academy. Distance: 0.19 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Goldington Academy (0.56 mi). Also: Putnoe Primary School (0.58 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: 1,555. Median age: 32. Urban area. 6185 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 113.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (116.5 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.36 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: 0.4 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: 15/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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.

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.

Before committing to MK41 9EX, 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's the full picture for MK41 9EX based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at MK41 9EX

53%
10–30 Mbps (53%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 9EX

Based on 56 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

372

Mbps

Upload

149

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

56

results

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

Digital Divide at MK41 9EX

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)53%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage53%

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 9EX

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 9EX

Remote Worker

15

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: 166

violent crime34%56
other theft13%22
anti social behaviour11%19
shoplifting10%16
vehicle crime8%14
criminal damage arson7%12
drugs5%9
burglary4%6
bicycle theft3%5
other crime2%4
public order2%3

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Goldington AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
The Hills AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 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

113.7 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

116.5 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

119.4 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·1.2 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)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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

1.4 mi

away

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

1.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

1.8 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: E01017491

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

21,398

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income618,986Average
Employment618,998Average
Education423Below average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 007D

Population

1,555

Census 2021

Density

6185

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

E01017491

Frequently asked questions about MK41 9EX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 9EX?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at MK41 9EX. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near MK41 9EX?

No recent house price data for MK41 9EX. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 9EX?

MK41 9EX 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 9EX area?

The nearest school to MK41 9EX is Goldington Green Academy (Primary), 0.19 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK41 9EX compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 166 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK41 9EX for remote working?

MK41 9EX scores 15/100 for remote working suitability, making it challenging 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 9EX?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 9EX 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 9EX?

EPC data is not yet available for MK41 9EX. 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 9EX?

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 9EX?

The nearest GP surgery to MK41 9EX is PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP, 0.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK41 9EX?

The nearest train station to MK41 9EX is Stockport, 113.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (116.5 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.4 mi).

Is MK41 9EX a suitable area for families?

MK41 9EX 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 9EX?

Air quality at MK41 9EX 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 9EX?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK41 9EX is 1.36 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 9EX?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK41 9EX. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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