MK41 postcode

Broadband in MK41 6HH

Clapham, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 25 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

300Mbps+

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 25 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

The best available speed at MK41 6HH is 300Mbps+. 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)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK41 6HH

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 6HH

Based on 35 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

347

Mbps

Upload

111

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

35

results

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

Digital Divide at MK41 6HH

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 6HH

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

£295,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£295,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£295,000SHIRE ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 20

violent crime35%7
criminal damage arson30%6
anti social behaviour15%3
burglary5%1
public order5%1
vehicle crime5%1
possession of weapons5%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Oakley Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Lincroft AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Milton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 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)2.5 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 003C

Population

1,963

Census 2021

Density

1949

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: E01017480

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,078

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 003C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,075Above average
Employment722,987Above average
Education614Average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime9N/ALeast 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

1.7 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

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Pod Point

Type 2

1.7 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

C

Most common: Band C

EPC score 69–80

A
0%
B
0%
C
11%
D
1%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE

MK41 6GA·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ELFT CHSB COMPLEX CARE TEAM

MK41 6AT·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ELFT CHSB CARDIOLOGY NURSING

MK41 6AT·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ELFT CHSB COMMUNITY NURSING

MK41 6AT·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ELFT CHSB MATRONS

MK41 6AT·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK41 6HH

MK41 6HH sits in Clapham, part of Bedford. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

100% of premises at MK41 6HH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. The maximum download speed recorded is 300Mbps+. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK41 6HH. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at MK41 6HH into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 110.86 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Latency is 8 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 6HH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK41 6HH average 347.12 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 110.86 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 35 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK41 6HH, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 3.51 km away.

The average property price at MK41 6HH is £295,000. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering MK41 6HH totalled 20 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK41 6HH is Oakley Primary Academy. It is a Primary school, 0.68 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK41 6HH 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 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK41 6HH has a population of approximately 1963. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK41 6HH is Stockport, 110.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 113.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 116.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK41 6HH is 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK41 6HH is available across 100% of the area. 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 6HH: remote working 95/100, family 85/100, value 80/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for MK41 6HH is Bedford. The immediate area is Clapham, 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 6HH is close to the area average of 98%.

How does MK41 6HH compare to its neighbours? MK41 6HP (0.03 miles, Clapham) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. MK41 6HG (0.03 miles, Clapham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 6GH (0.06 miles, Clapham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK41 6AU (0.06 miles, Clapham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At MK41 6HH, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK41 6HH, a few things are worth highlighting. Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

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 Clapham. 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 6HH in Clapham: 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 6HH

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 6HH?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK41 6HH. Maximum download speeds reach 300Mbps+. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK41 6HH?

The average property price at MK41 6HH is £295,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 6HH?

MK41 6HH has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 6HH area?

The nearest school is Oakley Primary Academy (Primary), 0.68 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK41 6HH compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is MK41 6HH for remote working?

MK41 6HH scores 95/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 6HH?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 6HH is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 6HH?

EPC data for MK41 6HH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 6HH?

The most common council tax band near MK41 6HH is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 6HH?

GP surgery data for MK41 6HH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK41 6HH?

The nearest train station to MK41 6HH is Stockport, 110.4 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK41 6HH a suitable area for families?

MK41 6HH scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at MK41 6HH?

Air quality at MK41 6HH is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 6HH?

EV charging data for MK41 6HH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 6HH?

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

Area suitability scores

MK41 6HH

Remote Worker

95

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

Family

85

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

Value for Money

80

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Clapham

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017480

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