MK45 postcode
Broadband in MK45 4BL
Clophill, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
83% Gigabit
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Gigabit broadband (83% Gigabit) is available at MK45 4BL. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK45 4BL
Clophill covers the MK45 4BL postcode in Central Bedfordshire. 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.
Broadband at MK45 4BL is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Clophill beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 83%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 83% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK45 4BL: 235 Mbps. Upload: 66 Mbps. Latency: 6ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 31 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK45 4BL meets the broadband USO. 83.3% 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 MK45 4BL. 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: 10 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (3). Second: public order (2). Third: anti social behaviour (2). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near MK45 4BL. Nearest: St Mary's VA CofE Lower School. Distance: 0.25 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Esland Bedford School (1.62 mi). Also: Gravenhurst Academy (1.85 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: 1,823. Median age: 42. Rural area. 231 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 120.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (123.5 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (126.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.58 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.
Council tax: mostly Band D. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: BCCG PHARMACIST PRESCRIBER. Distance: 1.6 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: 99.9%. 5G outdoor: 97.8%. 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: 78/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 90/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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.
Clophill is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK45 4BL before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
MK45 4BL has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 83% | 83% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 83% | 83% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK45 4BL
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK45 4BL
Based on 31 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
235
Mbps
Upload
66
Mbps
Latency
6
ms
Tests
31
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK45 4BL
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 MK45 4BL
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Area suitability scores
MK45 4BLRemote Worker
78Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based 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: 10
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's VA CofE Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Esland Bedford School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Gravenhurst Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.1 mi |
| Maulden Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.2 mi |
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Check Deals →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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire
Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
120.5 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
123.5 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
126.2 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
BCCG PHARMACIST PRESCRIBER
new patients
CHICKSANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
new patients
HILLTON PCN
new patients
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
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
EV Charger
2.6 mi
away
EV Charger
2.6 mi
away
EV Charger
2.6 mi
away
EV Charger
2.6 mi
away
Abby-Dawn
5.1 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017421
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
26,600
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 008E (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 25,278 | Above average |
| Employment | 10 | 31,225 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 12 | Above average |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008E
Population
1,823
Census 2021
Density
231
per km² · Suburban
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Clophill
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017421
Frequently asked questions about MK45 4BL
What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 4BL?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 4BL. Maximum download speeds reach 83% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 83%.
What is the average house price near MK45 4BL?
No recent house price data for MK45 4BL. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK45 4BL?
MK45 4BL 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 MK45 4BL area?
The nearest school to MK45 4BL is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (Primary), 0.25 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK45 4BL compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 10 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK45 4BL for remote working?
MK45 4BL scores 78/100 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 MK45 4BL?
4G outdoor coverage at MK45 4BL is 99.9%, with 5G outdoor at 97.8%. 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 MK45 4BL?
EPC data is not yet available for MK45 4BL. 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 MK45 4BL?
The most common council tax band in Central Bedfordshire is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2154 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK45 4BL?
The nearest GP surgery to MK45 4BL is BCCG PHARMACIST PRESCRIBER, 1.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK45 4BL?
The nearest train station to MK45 4BL is Stockport, 120.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (123.5 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (126.2 mi).
Is MK45 4BL a suitable area for families?
MK45 4BL scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at MK45 4BL?
Air quality at MK45 4BL 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 MK45 4BL?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK45 4BL is 2.58 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 4BL?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises at MK45 4BL. Gigabit coverage reaches 83%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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