MK45 postcode
Broadband in MK45 1DH
Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 17 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK45 1DH
Flitwick covers the MK45 1DH 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.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Flitwick beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Flitwick ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK45 1DH: 167 Mbps. Upload: 33 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Data from 57 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK45 1DH meets the broadband USO. 100% 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.
Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.63km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Property prices in Flitwick average £434,077. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 50% higher than the national figure. Based on 13 Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £465,000. A semi-detached in September 2025. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture.
Police.uk data: 52 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (18). Second: anti social behaviour (9). Third: vehicle crime (7). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.
Five schools near MK45 1DH. Nearest: Templefield Lower School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Woodland Middle School Academy (0.37 mi). Also: Kingsmoor Lower School (0.46 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,211. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2812 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 10 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 119.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (122.7 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (125.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.77 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: FLITWICK SURGERY. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 70/100. 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.
Flitwick has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK45 1DH 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.
That's the full picture for MK45 1DH based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK45 1DH
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK45 1DH
Based on 57 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
167
Mbps
Upload
33
Mbps
Latency
12
ms
Tests
57
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK45 1DH
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 1DH
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
1.6
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
MK45 1DHRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
70Based 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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House prices
Average price
£434,077
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£465,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £465,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £565,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £343,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £545,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £380,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £375,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £550,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £350,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £415,000 | THE RIDGEWAY | |
| £375,000 | THE RIDGEWAY |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 52
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.8 mi |
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Check Deals →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
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
119.5 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
122.7 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
125.3 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
FLITWICK SURGERY
new patients
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
new patients
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
new patients
WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
new patients
COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC
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
Abby-Dawn
1.8 mi
away
Bill-Alan
1.8 mi
away
EV Charger
2.0 mi
away
EV Charger
2.0 mi
away
EV Charger
2.0 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017401
Overall IMD Decile
10 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
30,607
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 015C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 28,948 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 9 | 28,509 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 8 | Above average |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 015C
Population
1,211
Census 2021
Density
2812
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Flitwick
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017401
Frequently asked questions about MK45 1DH
What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 1DH?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1DH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK45 1DH?
Average property price near MK45 1DH: £434,077. Based on 13 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a semi-detached for £465,000 in 2025.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK45 1DH?
MK45 1DH has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the MK45 1DH area?
The nearest school to MK45 1DH is Templefield Lower School (Primary), 0.33 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK45 1DH compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 52 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK45 1DH for remote working?
MK45 1DH scores 85/100 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 1DH?
4G outdoor coverage at MK45 1DH 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 1DH?
EPC data is not yet available for MK45 1DH. 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 1DH?
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 1DH?
The nearest GP surgery to MK45 1DH is FLITWICK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK45 1DH?
The nearest train station to MK45 1DH is Stockport, 119.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (122.7 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (125.3 mi).
Is MK45 1DH a suitable area for families?
MK45 1DH scores 70/100 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 1DH?
Air quality at MK45 1DH 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 1DH?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK45 1DH is 1.77 miles away (Abby-Dawn, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 1DH?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1DH. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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