MK40 postcode
Broadband in MK40 4ZL
Biddenham, Bedford
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 23 March 2026
Flood Risk
TBC
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK40 4ZL
What broadband is like here
MK40 4ZL in Biddenham — broadband, schools, safety, and property prices all in one place. Here's what the numbers tell us.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
What this means
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here. Maximum download speeds hit Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.
Key facts for movers
- ✓The average property price at MK40 4ZL is £449,995, based on 1 recorded sale. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
- ✓The nearest school to MK40 4ZL is Great Ouse Primary Academy (Primary), 0.25 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 35 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a moderate level. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk data for this postcode is being updated.
- ✓Air quality at MK40 4ZL is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK40 4ZLRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
65Based 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.
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House prices
Average price
£449,995
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£449,995 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £449,995 | ROSEBURN COURT |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 35
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| St James' CofE Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Polam School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
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Check Deals →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
Bedford
0.9 mi
by road
Bedford St Johns
1.6 mi
by road
Kempston Hardwick
3.5 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
new patients
CARITAS MEDICAL PCN
new patients
BMI THE MANOR HOSPITAL
new patients
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good 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
InstaVolt
0.4 mi
away
Pod Point
0.5 mi
away
Pod Point
0.5 mi
away
Pod Point
0.5 mi
away
Pod Point
0.5 mi
away
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).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 10 | 30,617 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 10 | 31,201 | Least deprived |
| Education | 10 | 1 | Least deprived |
| Health | 9 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 6 | N/A | Average |
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
Area info
Parish
Biddenham
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017460
Frequently asked questions about MK40 4ZL
What are the broadband speeds available at MK40 4ZL?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK40 4ZL. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.
What is the average house price at MK40 4ZL?
Based on 1 recorded transaction, the average property price at MK40 4ZL is £449,995.
What schools are near MK40 4ZL?
The nearest school is Great Ouse Primary Academy (Primary), 0.25 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK40 4ZL a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 35 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is a moderate level.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK40 4ZL?
Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK40 4ZL.
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