MK41 postcode
Broadband in MK41 7EW
Brickhill, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 23 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK41 7EW
Brickhill covers the MK41 7EW postcode in Bedford. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Brickhill beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Brickhill ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK41 7EW: 333 Mbps. Upload: 67 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 31 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK41 7EW meets the broadband USO. 100% 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.
Limited house price data for MK41 7EW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Police.uk data: 77 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (26). Second: vehicle crime (12). Third: anti social behaviour (9). 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 MK41 7EW. Nearest: Brickhill Primary School. Distance: 0.22 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: St Thomas More Catholic School (0.3 mi). Also: Scott Primary School (0.37 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: 1.7 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,456. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4075 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 112.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (115 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (117.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.35 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: bp.
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: PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP. Distance: 1.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.
Brickhill has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
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 MK41 7EW 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.
That's the full picture for MK41 7EW based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| 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 7EW
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK41 7EW
Based on 31 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
333
Mbps
Upload
67
Mbps
Latency
11
ms
Tests
31
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK41 7EW
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 7EW
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Area suitability scores
MK41 7EWRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based 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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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 77
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Scott Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Hazeldene School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.8 mi |
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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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band C
EPC score 69–80
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
Stockport
112.2 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
115.0 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
117.9 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
new patients
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
new patients
PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE
new patients
ACHE PUTNOE BEDS
new patients
THE DE PARYS GROUP
new patients
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
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
bp
1.4 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.4 mi
away
Pod Point
1.5 mi
away
Pod Point
1.5 mi
away
Pod Point
1.5 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017454
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
27,537
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 005B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 23,769 | Above average |
| Employment | 6 | 19,554 | Average |
| Education | 9 | 4 | Least deprived |
| Health | 7 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 005B
Population
1,456
Census 2021
Density
4075
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Brickhill
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017454
Frequently asked questions about MK41 7EW
What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 7EW?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 7EW. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK41 7EW?
No recent house price data for MK41 7EW. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 7EW?
MK41 7EW 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 MK41 7EW area?
The nearest school to MK41 7EW is Brickhill Primary School (Primary), 0.22 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK41 7EW compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 77 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK41 7EW for remote working?
MK41 7EW scores 85/100 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 MK41 7EW?
4G outdoor coverage at MK41 7EW 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 MK41 7EW?
EPC data is not yet available for MK41 7EW. 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 MK41 7EW?
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 MK41 7EW?
The nearest GP surgery to MK41 7EW is PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP, 1.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK41 7EW?
The nearest train station to MK41 7EW is Stockport, 112.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (115 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (117.9 mi).
Is MK41 7EW a suitable area for families?
MK41 7EW scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at MK41 7EW?
Air quality at MK41 7EW is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.7 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 7EW?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK41 7EW is 1.35 miles away (bp, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 7EW?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 7EW. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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