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Broadband in MK44 2HL

Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed89% Gigabit
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

89% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 2HL

What broadband is like here

MK44 2HL in Bolnhurst and Keysoe — 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, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 88.9%. Maximum download speeds hit 89% Gigabit Mbps, which is above the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK44 2HL is £487,667, based on 3 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK44 2HL is Kymbrook Primary School (Primary), 0.87 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK44 2HL is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK44 2HL is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)89%
89%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit89%
89%
TBC

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

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Area suitability scores

MK44 2HL

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

90

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

£487,667

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£528,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£528,000WYBRIDGE
£580,000WYBRIDGE
£355,000WYBRIDGE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Kymbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Riseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Thurleigh Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.9 mi
Kimbolton SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆3.4 mi
Great Staughton Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.5 mi
Eileen Wade Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.7 mi
Kimbolton Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.8 mi
Wilden CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆4.7 mi
Ravensden CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆5.0 mi
Sharnbrook PrimaryPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆5.3 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

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

🚂

St Neots

7.5 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford

8.2 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford St Johns

8.5 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREAT STAUGHTON SURGERY

PE19 5DA·3.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

KIMBOLTON MEDICAL CENTRE

PE28 0JF·3.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC

MK44 1FD·4.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

SHARNBROOK SURGERY

MK44 1PZ·4.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

HMP LITTLEHEY

PE28 0SR·5.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.1 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Wyboston Lakes Destination Charging

Type 24 points

6.4 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

6.5 mi

away

Wyboston Supercharger

CCS10 pointsTesla

6.5 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

7.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

7.6 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: E01017540

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

19,480

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 001A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1029,985Least deprived
Employment1030,239Least deprived
Education102Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime9-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 001A

Population

1,456

Census 2021

Density

29

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

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

Bolnhurst and Keysoe

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017540

Frequently asked questions about MK44 2HL

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 2HL?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 2HL. Maximum download speeds reach 89% Gigabit Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 88.9%.

What is the average house price at MK44 2HL?

Based on 3 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK44 2HL is £487,667.

What schools are near MK44 2HL?

The nearest school is Kymbrook Primary School (Primary), 0.87 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK44 2HL a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 0 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK44 2HL?

MK44 2HL has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 2HL?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 88.9% of premises at MK44 2HL. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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