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Broadband in MK40 4DL

Biddenham, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed80% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 15 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

80% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 15 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK40 4DL

What's MK40 4DL actually like? We checked Biddenham's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Strong broadband in this part of Biddenham. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Biddenham beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 80%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 80% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK40 4DL: 189 Mbps. Upload: 45 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 50 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK40 4DL meets the broadband USO. 80% 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.

Zero cell towers within 1km. Two within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.57km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Biddenham average £462,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 59% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Most recent sale: £462,000. A terraced in April 2024. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

35 crimes recorded in the latest month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (15). Second: anti social behaviour (8). Third: burglary (2). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near MK40 4DL. Nearest: St James' CofE Academy. Distance: 0.1 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Biddenham International School and Sports College (0.37 mi). Also: Great Denham Primary School (0.51 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: 2.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 2,360. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 528 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. 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 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (115 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (117.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.89 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: InstaVolt.

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: BMI THE MANOR HOSPITAL. 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: 77/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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.

Biddenham sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Numbers only go so far. Visit MK40 4DL 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.

Those are the facts for MK40 4DL. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)80%
80%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit80%
80%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK40 4DL

30–300 Mbps (20%)
300+ Mbps (80%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK40 4DL

Based on 50 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

189

Mbps

Upload

45

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

50

results

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

Digital Divide at MK40 4DL

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

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 MK40 4DL

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

1.6

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK40 4DL

Remote Worker

77

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

70

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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House prices

Average price

£462,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£462,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£462,000REGENTS MEWS

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 35

violent crime43%15
anti social behaviour23%8
burglary6%2
shoplifting6%2
public order6%2
drugs3%1
robbery3%1
vehicle crime3%1
criminal damage arson3%1
possession of weapons3%1
theft from the person3%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St James' CofE AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Biddenham International School and Sports CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Great Denham Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Westfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and NurseryPrimaryNot 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

Environment Agency flood risk data

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

C

Most common: Band C

EPC score 69–80

A
0%
B
0%
C
3%
D
1%
E
1%
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

112.0 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

115.0 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

117.7 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BMI THE MANOR HOSPITAL

MK40 4AW·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE

MK40 4HR·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

CARITAS MEDICAL PCN

MK40 4HR·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE VILLAGE PHARMACY

MK40 4GH·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

LINDEN ROAD SURGERY

MK40 2DQ·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)2.4 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

🔋

InstaVolt

Type 2

0.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.0 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.0 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: E01017460

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

29,488

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 008B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1030,617Least deprived
Employment1031,201Least deprived
Education101Least deprived
Health9-1Least deprived
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 008B

Population

2,360

Census 2021

Density

528

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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

Biddenham

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017460

Frequently asked questions about MK40 4DL

What are the broadband speeds available at MK40 4DL?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK40 4DL. Maximum download speeds reach 80% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 80%.

What is the average house price near MK40 4DL?

Average property price near MK40 4DL: £462,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale. The most recent sale was a terraced for £462,000 in 2024.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK40 4DL?

MK40 4DL 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 MK40 4DL area?

The nearest school to MK40 4DL is St James' CofE Academy (Primary), 0.1 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK40 4DL compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 35 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK40 4DL for remote working?

MK40 4DL scores 77/100 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 MK40 4DL?

4G outdoor coverage at MK40 4DL 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 MK40 4DL?

EPC data is not yet available for MK40 4DL. 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 MK40 4DL?

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 MK40 4DL?

The nearest GP surgery to MK40 4DL is BMI THE MANOR HOSPITAL, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK40 4DL?

The nearest train station to MK40 4DL is Stockport, 112 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (115 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (117.7 mi).

Is MK40 4DL a suitable area for families?

MK40 4DL scores 70/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK40 4DL?

Air quality at MK40 4DL is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.4 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK40 4DL?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK40 4DL is 0.89 miles away (InstaVolt, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK40 4DL?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises at MK40 4DL. Gigabit coverage reaches 80%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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