MK41 postcode

Broadband in MK41 9JZ

Bedford, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 10 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 10 March 2026

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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

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK41 9JZ

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 9JZ

Based on 200 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

261

Mbps

Upload

102

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

200

results

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

Digital Divide at MK41 9JZ

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 9JZ

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

£316,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£325,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£325,000PENLEE CLOSE
£365,000PENLEE CLOSE
£290,000PENLEE CLOSE
£286,000PENLEE CLOSE

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 AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Goldington Green AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
KWS SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
The Hills AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 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 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)

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)

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

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

1.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

1.4 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

D

Most common: Band D

EPC score 55–68

A
1%
B
1%
C
8%
D
10%
E
3%
F
1%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

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·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK41 9JZ

Bedford is home to MK41 9JZ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK41 9JZ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK41 9JZ. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at MK41 9JZ maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 101.74 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK41 9JZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK41 9JZ average 261.03 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 101.74 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 200 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK41 9JZ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 6.06 km away.

Property at MK41 9JZ averages £316,500, which is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 166 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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.

Goldington Academy is the closest school at 0.25 miles. It is a Secondary school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK41 9JZ 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 9JZ has a population of approximately 1555. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK41 9JZ is Stockport, 113.6 miles away. 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 119.3 miles.

Properties around MK41 9JZ most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK41 9JZ is available across 100% of the area. 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 9JZ: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK41 9JZ falls within the Bedford local authority area. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 9JZ is close to the area average of 98%.

How does MK41 9JZ compare to its neighbours? MK41 9JY (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9NH (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9LA (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9NS (0.07 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK41 9JZ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK41 9JZ, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK41 9JZ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Data is a starting point for Bedford. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

MK41 9JZ 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 9JZ

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 9JZ?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 9JZ. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK41 9JZ?

The average property price at MK41 9JZ is £316,500, based on 4 recorded transactions.

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

MK41 9JZ has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 9JZ area?

The nearest school is Goldington Academy (Secondary), 0.25 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

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

How suitable is MK41 9JZ for remote working?

MK41 9JZ scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 9JZ?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 9JZ is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 9JZ?

EPC data for MK41 9JZ is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 9JZ?

The most common council tax band near MK41 9JZ is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 9JZ?

GP surgery data for MK41 9JZ is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK41 9JZ?

The nearest train station to MK41 9JZ is Stockport, 113.6 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK41 9JZ a suitable area for families?

MK41 9JZ scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at MK41 9JZ?

Air quality at MK41 9JZ 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 9JZ?

EV charging data for MK41 9JZ is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 9JZ?

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

Area suitability scores

MK41 9JZ

Remote Worker

40

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

60

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Bedford

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017491

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