MK41 postcode
Broadband in MK41 9NH
Bedford, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 5 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK41 9NH. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK41 9NH
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK41 9NH
Based on 24 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
301
Mbps
Upload
156
Mbps
Latency
10
ms
Tests
24
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK41 9NH
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 9NH
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£436,500
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£590,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £590,000 | PEARMAIN CLOSE | |
| £302,000 | PEARMAIN CLOSE | |
| £417,500 | PEARMAIN CLOSE |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 166
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| KWS School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Goldington Green Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Castle Newnham School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 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
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
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
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).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 6 | 18,986 | Average |
| Employment | 6 | 18,998 | Average |
| Education | 4 | 23 | Below average |
| Health | 6 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
bp
0.9 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.1 mi
away
EV Charger
1.2 mi
away
EV Charger
1.3 mi
away
EV Charger
1.4 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band D
EPC score 55–68
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
new patients
PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE
new patients
ACHE PUTNOE BEDS
new patients
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
new patients
THE DE PARYS GROUP
new patients
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MK41 9NH sits in Bedford. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.
Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. 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.
Looking at the full speed profile for MK41 9NH gives a better picture of what to expect. 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.
Translating the numbers at MK41 9NH into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 156.47 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 10 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 9NH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at MK41 9NH average 300.83 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 156.47 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 24 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK41 9NH, 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 6.01 km away.
The average property price at MK41 9NH is £436,500. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
Crime in the LSOA covering MK41 9NH totalled 166 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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 9NH is Goldington Academy. It is a Secondary school, 0.26 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK41 9NH 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 9NH has a population of approximately 1555. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.
Stockport station is the closest rail link at 113.6 miles from MK41 9NH. 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 9NH 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.
4G outdoor coverage at MK41 9NH 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 9NH: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
The local authority for MK41 9NH is Bedford. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 9NH is close to the area average of 98%.
How does MK41 9NH compare to its neighbours? MK41 9NS (0.04 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9JZ (0.06 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9PH (0.08 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 9JY (0.08 miles, Bedford, unparished area) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
When choosing a broadband provider at MK41 9NH, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 9NH, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK41 9NH 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 9NH 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 9NH
What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 9NH?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 9NH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK41 9NH?
The average property price at MK41 9NH is £436,500, based on 3 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 9NH?
MK41 9NH has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK41 9NH area?
The nearest school is Goldington Academy (Secondary), 0.26 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK41 9NH 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 9NH for remote working?
MK41 9NH scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at MK41 9NH?
4G outdoor coverage at MK41 9NH is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 9NH?
EPC data for MK41 9NH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 9NH?
The most common council tax band near MK41 9NH is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 9NH?
GP surgery data for MK41 9NH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK41 9NH?
The nearest train station to MK41 9NH is Stockport, 113.6 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK41 9NH a suitable area for families?
MK41 9NH scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.
What is the air quality like at MK41 9NH?
Air quality at MK41 9NH 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 9NH?
EV charging data for MK41 9NH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 9NH?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK41 9NHRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
50Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based 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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