MK41 postcode

Broadband in MK41 7FX

Brickhill, Bedford

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Best speed73% Ultrafast
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

73% Ultrafast

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 20 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

The best available speed at MK41 7FX is 73% Ultrafast. That covers your 14 Mbps estimate.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)73%
73%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK41 7FX

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 7FX

Based on 50 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

464

Mbps

Upload

294

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

50

results

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

Digital Divide at MK41 7FX

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK41 7FX

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£190,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£190,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£190,000BRAMLEY WAY

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 48

violent crime31%15
vehicle crime23%11
criminal damage arson13%6
anti social behaviour10%5
shoplifting6%3
drugs4%2
public order4%2
theft from the person4%2
robbery2%1
other theft2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Thomas More Catholic SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Scott Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Brickhill Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.4 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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 004F

Population

1,745

Census 2021

Density

1264

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01033431

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,138

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 004F (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income619,071Average
Employment927,167Least deprived
Education86Above average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime10-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.8 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

B

Most common: Band B

EPC score 81–91

A
0%
B
12%
C
4%
D
0%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ELFT CHSB COMPLEX CARE TEAM

MK41 6AT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ELFT CHSB CARDIOLOGY NURSING

MK41 6AT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ELFT CHSB COMMUNITY NURSING

MK41 6AT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ELFT CHSB MATRONS

MK41 6AT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ELFT CHSB MACMILLAN NURSING

MK41 6AT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK41 7FX

Looking at MK41 7FX in Brickhill? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 72.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. The maximum download speed recorded is 73% Ultrafast. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at MK41 7FX tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at MK41 7FX into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 293.67 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 7 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK41 7FX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK41 7FX average 463.68 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 293.67 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 50 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK41 7FX fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 5.38 km away.

House prices near MK41 7FX sit at £190,000 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK41 7FX totalled 48 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK41 7FX is St Thomas More Catholic School. It is a Secondary school, 0.51 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK41 7FX 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 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK41 7FX has a population of approximately 1745. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK41 7FX is Stockport, 111.5 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 114.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 117.2 miles.

Properties around MK41 7FX 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 7FX 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 7FX: remote working 70/100, family 65/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for MK41 7FX is Bedford. The immediate area is Brickhill, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 7FX is close to the area average of 98%.

How does MK41 7FX compare to its neighbours? MK41 7GB (0.05 miles, Brickhill) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 7GD (0.06 miles, Brickhill) has 100% superfast coverage and 88.9% gigabit. MK41 7GE (0.1 miles, Brickhill) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 7GA (0.11 miles, Brickhill) has 100% superfast coverage and 79.1% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK41 7FX, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering MK41 7FX? Connectivity at MK41 7FX 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. Brickhill 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 Brickhill. 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 7FX in Brickhill: 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 7FX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 7FX?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 7FX. Maximum download speeds reach 73% Ultrafast. Ultrafast coverage is at 72.7%.

What is the average house price near MK41 7FX?

The average property price at MK41 7FX is £190,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 7FX?

MK41 7FX has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 7FX area?

The nearest school is St Thomas More Catholic School (Secondary), 0.51 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK41 7FX compare to other areas?

48 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is MK41 7FX for remote working?

MK41 7FX scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 7FX?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 7FX is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 7FX?

EPC data for MK41 7FX is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 7FX?

The most common council tax band near MK41 7FX is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 7FX?

GP surgery data for MK41 7FX is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK41 7FX?

The nearest train station to MK41 7FX is Stockport, 111.5 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK41 7FX a suitable area for families?

MK41 7FX scores 65/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at MK41 7FX?

Air quality at MK41 7FX is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 7FX?

EV charging data for MK41 7FX is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 7FX?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 72.7% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK41 7FX

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

65

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

85

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Brickhill

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033431

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