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Broadband in MK43 8LQ

Bromham, Bedford

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 18 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 18 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 MK43 8LQ

What broadband is like here

MK43 8LQ in Bromham — 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

Great news — nearly homes at MK43 8LQ can get superfast broadband. Top speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK43 8LQ is £922,500, based on 2 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK43 8LQ is Bromham CofE Primary School (Primary), 0.47 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 19 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK43 8LQ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK43 8LQ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 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)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
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

MK43 8LQ

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

80

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

Value for Money

35

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

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House prices

Average price

£922,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£975,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£975,000HERONS MEAD
£870,000HERONS MEAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 19

violent crime47%9
drugs16%3
other theft11%2
criminal damage arson11%2
burglary5%1
vehicle crime5%1
anti social behaviour5%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Bromham CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
St James' CofE AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Great Denham Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Biddenham International School and Sports CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Great Ouse Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Westfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and NurseryPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Queen's Park AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Lincroft AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Oakley Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 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

🚂

Bedford

2.1 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford St Johns

2.7 mi

by road

🚂

Kempston Hardwick

3.7 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BMI THE MANOR HOSPITAL

MK40 4AW·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE VILLAGE PHARMACY

MK40 4GH·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE

MK40 4HR·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CARITAS MEDICAL PCN

MK40 4HR·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE

MK41 6GA·1.8 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)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)1.9 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

🔋

InstaVolt

Type 2

1.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 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: E01017462

Overall IMD Decile

10 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

31,560

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1030,512Least deprived
Employment926,621Least deprived
Education102Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime10-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 008D

Population

1,585

Census 2021

Density

553

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

Bromham

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017462

Frequently asked questions about MK43 8LQ

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 8LQ?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 8LQ. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

What is the average house price at MK43 8LQ?

Based on 2 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK43 8LQ is £922,500.

What schools are near MK43 8LQ?

The nearest school is Bromham CofE Primary School (Primary), 0.47 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK43 8LQ a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 19 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK43 8LQ?

MK43 8LQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 8LQ?

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