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Broadband in MK43 0FQ

Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire

Standard broadband is the main option at this postcode.

Best speedBasic only
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 12 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK43 0FQ

What broadband is like here

Looking at broadband in MK43 0FQ? Here's what you need to know about internet speeds, local amenities, and life in Cranfield.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Broadband is available at this postcode. Check with local providers for the latest speed information.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for MK43 0FQ. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK43 0FQ is Cranfield University (Higher Education), 0.36 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 4 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 0FQ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK43 0FQ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
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

99.9%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

97.8%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

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Area suitability scores

MK43 0FQ

Remote Worker

35

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

Family

90

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

Value for Money

50

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

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 4

violent crime50%2
anti social behaviour25%1
criminal damage arson25%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Cranfield UniversityHigher EducationNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Cranfield Church of England AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Holywell SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
North Crawley CofE SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
St Mary's Wavendon CofE PrimaryPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Glebe Farm SchoolAll-throughNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Brooklands Farm Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Broughton Manor Preparatory SchoolIndependentNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Broughton Fields Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.4 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 Central Bedfordshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire

A
4%£1,381
B
12%£1,611
C
22%£1,841
D
26%£2,071
E
18%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
6%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Aspley Guise

3.3 mi

by road

🚂

Ridgmont

3.3 mi

by road

🚂

Lidlington

3.6 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BROOKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE

MK10 7LN·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MILTON KEYNES VILLAGE SURG

MK10 9BQ·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

MK43 0LA·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WILLEN HOSPICE

MK15 9AB·3.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

MK17 8QP·4.0 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

0.3 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

PodPoint Charging Station

Type 2Pod Point

2.6 mi

away

🔋

Polar Network Charging Station

Type 2

2.9 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

3.0 mi

away

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 007H

Population

1,885

Census 2021

Density

101

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

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

Cranfield

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033814

Frequently asked questions about MK43 0FQ

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0FQ?

Broadband is available at MK43 0FQ. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What schools are near MK43 0FQ?

The nearest school is Cranfield University (Higher Education), 0.36 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK43 0FQ a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 4 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK43 0FQ?

MK43 0FQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0FQ?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK43 0FQ.

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